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Busby, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Big Horn County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
483
Population
34/sq mi density
$62,222
Median Income
$20,418 per capita
$96,200
Home Value
$149,366 Zillow
$340
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$62,222 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $340/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Busby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 52.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,451 ft (1,052 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5256°N, 106.9775°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Big Horn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Busby has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.6").