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Willow Creek, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Gallatin County County
3.0
/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
311 sunny days/yr
190
Violent Crime/100K
1,139 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,542 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Willow Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").