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Broadus, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Powder River County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
426 Population 1,217/sq mi density
$54,792 Median Income $41,445 per capita
$155,900 Home Value $236,349 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 2,469 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,792 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,900 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Broadus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,031 ft (924 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,217/sq mi
Coordinates45.4431°N, 105.4083°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPowder River County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Wyoming Regional (GCC)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

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

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 15, 2023.

Sep 25, 2009 15 km E of Alzada, Montana M4.2 105 km
Aug 22, 2009 20 km SSE of Birney, Montana M4.0 88 km
Feb 25, 1993 31 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M3.9 77 km
Dec 23, 1991 10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana M3.6 110 km
Nov 3, 1999 8 km NNW of Broadus, Montana M3.5 9 km
Feb 22, 1992 30 km E of Buffalo, Wyoming M2.9 144 km
May 25, 2018 45 km W of Biddle, Montana M2.9 57 km
Mar 30, 2018 20 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming M2.8 124 km
Jan 15, 2023 6 km NE of Ashland, Montana M2.8 65 km
Aug 7, 2022 38 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M2.8 71 km
May 19, 2017 6 km ESE of Birney, Montana M2.7 83 km
Jun 2, 2019 14 km WSW of Birney, Montana M2.6 102 km
Apr 22, 2018 8 km ENE of Ashland, Montana M2.6 62 km
Mar 31, 2009 36 km NNE of Arvada, Wyoming M2.6 70 km
Jul 29, 2013 18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana M2.6 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 16 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 25, 1966 EF2 5 km 0
Apr 25, 1964 EF2 5 km 0
May 27, 1954 EF2 3 km 0
Jul 19, 2019 EF1 75 km 0
Jun 25, 2019 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 25, 2019 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 8, 2013 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 12, 2011 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 7, 2005 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 28, 1996 EF1 5 km 0
May 7, 1996 EF1 92 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 39 km 0
May 11, 1986 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF1 34 km 0
Jul 18, 1978 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF1 89 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 61 km
2024 REMINGTON 192,577 73 km
2021 RICHARD SPRING 168,765 93 km
2017 SARTIN DRAW 91,570 66 km
2017 DEER CREEK 90,147 99 km
2012 TAYLOR CREEK 64,383 53 km
2000 STAG 62,381 66 km
1996 POWDERVILLE 55,024 47 km
1988 BREWER 48,282 99 km
2006 BUFFALO CREEK 37,630 97 km
2024 SHORT DRAW 33,733 47 km
2011 DIAMOND COMPLEX 33,546 61 km
2020 SNIDER 33,246 71 km
2017 WITTEN 27,938 95 km
1996 ROSEBUD CREEK 25,174 92 km
2006 HORTON 25,108 99 km
2024 CONSTITUTION 23,963 96 km
1988 EARLYBIRD 21,730 90 km
2012 DUTCH 19,476 45 km
2024 MCGHEE 19,161 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Broadus has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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