Bridger, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
850 Population 142/sq mi density
$35,893 Median Income $27,008 per capita
$232,900 Home Value $397,897 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,893 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$232,900 home value, $657/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridger experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation3,685 ft (1,123 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates45.2946°N, 108.9167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyYellowstone County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 30.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.29"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.34 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.3 / 100
Community Resilience82.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on May 27, 2025.

May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 109 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 109 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 140 km
Mar 29, 2023 56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 142 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 138 km
Sep 24, 1994 39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 141 km
Jul 17, 2021 63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.6 146 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 150 km
Jul 20, 1992 52 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.6 139 km
Jul 20, 1992 51 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.5 140 km
Jan 2, 2009 54 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.5 140 km
Jan 12, 2014 23 km SE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.4 137 km
Mar 4, 2019 35 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana M3.3 114 km
Jan 9, 2009 42 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana M3.3 125 km
Mar 19, 1993 40 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.3 141 km
Aug 16, 1992 47 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M3.2 117 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 24 km
Jul 3, 1994 25 km ESE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.2 126 km
Jul 16, 2021 64 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.2 147 km
Sep 29, 1998 63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 2, 1985 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 11, 1978 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 26, 1964 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 62 km 0
May 18, 1991 EF1 61 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 27 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 83 km 0
Aug 25, 1986 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 18, 1978 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF1 60 km 0
Aug 12, 1958 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF0 97 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF0 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 168 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 98 km
2006 DERBY 200,993 77 km
1988 STORM CREEK 116,027 87 km
2008 GUNBARREL 69,730 94 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 83 km
2021 ROBERTSON DRAW 31,132 33 km
1996 SHEPARD MTN 17,379 54 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 91 km
2008 CASCADE 10,017 46 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 56 km
1996 COLFAX 8,429 95 km
2021 CRATER RIDGE 8,147 99 km
2021 TROUT CREEK 7,804 63 km
2011 HOLE IN THE WALL 6,559 46 km
2006 BIRTHDAY2 6,553 83 km
2017 MICROWAVE 5,958 92 km
2003 DEEP LAKE 5,466 55 km
2002 COW CREEK 5,162 32 km
2002 RED WAFFLE 5,060 44 km
2005 BIG HORN 4,899 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in

Bridger has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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