The Town FilesAnaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana
Town in Deer Lodge County · population 9,421 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,700
- Household income
- $57,527
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 49.9
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is a town of 9,421 people in Deer Lodge County, Montana. The median home is worth $231,700, below the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks hipper than 85% of Montana towns, more walkable than 81% of Montana towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Montana towns.
How Anaconda-Deer Lodge County ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is worth $231,700, below the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $57,527, which is more affordable than 59% of Montana towns. Median rent is $696 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,700 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $696 | $893 |
| Median household income | $57,527 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.5% | — |
Who lives in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
| People | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 12.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 86.6% |
Weather in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 14.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 75.1 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 201 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 4, 2008.
Severe weather in Deer Lodge County since 1996
Deer Lodge County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| June 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1996: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| August 30, 2000 | Fire | DR-1340: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Deer Lodge County
Deer Lodge County had 3,422 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,260 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
- Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT26.9 mi · 34,494 people · home $257,800
- Deer Lodge, MT28.7 mi · 2,938 people · home $247,600
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County questions
Is Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County scores better for retirees than 76% of Montana towns and quieter than 62%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.9).
How much does a house cost in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
The median owner-occupied home in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is valued at $231,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,527, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $696 a month.
What is the weather like in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.9 inches of precipitation a year and 75.1 inches of snow.
Does Anaconda-Deer Lodge County get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)