Ekalaka
City in Montana, United States
Overview
Ekalaka is a charming rural town in southeastern Montana, known for its striking badlands scenery and friendly, close-knit community. As the county seat of Carter County, it offers a true slice of small-town America with deep ranching and pioneer roots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Montana
Population
399
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.89°, -104.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,380
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
45
English
100
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.8°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-28.9°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
419 mm
Internet Speed
191 Mbps
Upload
520 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 53/100.