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Absarokee, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Stillwater County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
998 Population 466/sq mi density
$57,212 Median Income $46,460 per capita
$258,100 Home Value $419,507 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
99 Violent Crime/100K 1,490 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,212 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$258,100 home value, $943/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Absarokee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,044 ft (1,233 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density466/sq mi
Coordinates45.5276°N, 109.4558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyStillwater County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 47.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience56.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

455 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 128 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 149 km
May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 103 km
Nov 24, 2000 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.2 130 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 103 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 149 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 131 km
Mar 26, 1994 19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.9 142 km
Sep 18, 2022 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.9 134 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 92 km
Jan 29, 2025 24 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 134 km
Jan 9, 2008 18 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.7 143 km
Mar 29, 2023 56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 132 km
Aug 19, 2025 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 136 km
Sep 24, 1994 39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 125 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 89 km
Mar 30, 2014 21 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 129 km
Jul 17, 2021 63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.6 138 km
Jun 16, 1997 25 km ENE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.6 137 km
Jul 18, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M3.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 75 km 0
May 18, 1991 EF1 96 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 75 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 52 km 0
Aug 12, 1958 EF1 55 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 60 km 0
Sep 9, 2010 EF0 91 km 0
Aug 11, 2005 EF0 49 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 20, 1997 EF0 54 km 0
Jun 19, 1991 EF0 61 km 0
Mar 23, 1988 EF0 51 km 0
Jul 6, 1979 EF0 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CLOVERMIST (303,427 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 CLOVERMIST 303,427 92 km
2006 DERBY 200,993 29 km
1988 STORM CREEK 116,027 61 km
1988 HELLROARING 77,598 84 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 37 km
2021 ROBERTSON DRAW 31,132 54 km
2006 JUNGLE 23,846 68 km
2007 WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK) 22,195 85 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 98 km
1996 SHEPARD MTN 17,379 36 km
2016 BUFFALO 13,706 89 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 42 km
2008 CASCADE 10,017 41 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 23 km
2021 TROUT CREEK 7,804 16 km
2012 PINE CREEK 7,707 82 km
1991 THOMPSON CREEK 6,974 91 km
2006 PASSAGE FALLS 6,837 82 km
2011 HOLE IN THE WALL 6,559 59 km
2003 DEEP LAKE 5,466 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in

Absarokee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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