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Ashland, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Powder River County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
956 Population 46/sq mi density
$39,429 Median Income $20,985 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $219,986 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,429 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $638/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,981 ft (909 m)
Area20.7 sq mi (53.5 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates45.5977°N, 106.2975°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPowder River County County
Nearest AirportSheridan County (SHR)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 40.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.0 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.3 / 100
Community Resilience2.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 15, 2023.

Aug 22, 2009 20 km SSE of Birney, Montana M4.0 52 km
Feb 25, 1993 31 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M3.9 76 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 141 km
Dec 23, 1991 10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana M3.6 41 km
Nov 3, 1999 8 km NNW of Broadus, Montana M3.5 65 km
Feb 22, 1992 30 km E of Buffalo, Wyoming M2.9 142 km
May 25, 2018 45 km W of Biddle, Montana M2.9 65 km
Mar 30, 2018 20 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming M2.8 83 km
Jan 15, 2023 6 km NE of Ashland, Montana M2.8 8 km
Aug 7, 2022 38 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M2.8 70 km
May 19, 2017 6 km ESE of Birney, Montana M2.7 36 km
Jun 2, 2019 14 km WSW of Birney, Montana M2.6 46 km
Apr 22, 2018 8 km ENE of Ashland, Montana M2.6 10 km
Mar 31, 2009 36 km NNE of Arvada, Wyoming M2.6 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

46 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 25, 1966 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 25, 1964 EF2 73 km 0
May 27, 1954 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 7, 2018 EF1 36 km 0
Jul 8, 2013 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 28, 1996 EF1 76 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 21, 1984 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 21, 1984 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 14, 1980 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 18, 1964 EF1 71 km 0
May 20, 1961 EF1 97 km 0
May 29, 1953 EF1 95 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 56 km 0
Aug 3, 2013 EF0 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ASH CREEK (253,413 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 ASH CREEK 253,413 14 km
2024 REMINGTON 192,577 48 km
2021 RICHARD SPRING 168,765 22 km
2012 CHALKY 132,680 43 km
2017 SARTIN DRAW 91,570 36 km
2017 DEER CREEK 90,147 72 km
2012 SARPY HILLS COMPLEX 83,942 75 km
2021 P F 66,375 92 km
2012 TAYLOR CREEK 64,383 43 km
2000 STAG 62,381 24 km
1994 BABY DEAN 61,955 40 km
1996 POWDERVILLE 55,024 92 km
2020 SARPY 51,619 56 km
2006 BUFFALO CREEK 37,630 83 km
2024 SHORT DRAW 33,733 80 km
2011 DIAMOND COMPLEX 33,546 56 km
2020 SNIDER 33,246 28 km
2017 WITTEN 27,938 38 km
2003 LITTLEHAWK 27,926 50 km
2020 WADDLE CREEK 25,809 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 22°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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