Willow Creek, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Gallatin County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
162
Population
59/sq mi density
$68,542
Median Income
$66,525 per capita
$218,800
Home Value
$540,645 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
13.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,542 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, $856/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Willow Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 51.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,192 ft (1,278 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8097°N, 111.6489°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gallatin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.0 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 3.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Willow Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").