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Crow Agency, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Big Horn County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,110 Population 287/sq mi density
$49,333 Median Income $11,281 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $204,573 Zillow
$470 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$49,333 median income, 19.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $470/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Crow Agency has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,034 ft (925 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates45.6027°N, 107.4592°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBig Horn County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 47.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.2 / 100
Community Resilience4.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 21, 2023.

Aug 22, 2009 20 km SSE of Birney, Montana M4.0 94 km
Feb 25, 1993 31 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M3.9 132 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 88 km
Dec 23, 1991 10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana M3.6 63 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 109 km
Feb 13, 1998 12 km NE of Hyattville, Wyoming M3.0 141 km
May 25, 2018 45 km W of Biddle, Montana M2.9 133 km
Mar 23, 2023 8 km S of Shell, Wyoming M2.8 129 km
May 21, 2013 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana M2.8 130 km
Mar 30, 2018 20 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming M2.8 87 km
Jan 15, 2023 6 km NE of Ashland, Montana M2.8 98 km
Aug 7, 2022 38 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M2.8 130 km
May 19, 2017 6 km ESE of Birney, Montana M2.7 87 km
Jun 2, 2019 14 km WSW of Birney, Montana M2.6 70 km
Mar 31, 2009 36 km NNE of Arvada, Wyoming M2.6 136 km
Apr 22, 2018 8 km ENE of Ashland, Montana M2.6 101 km
Jan 6, 2016 27 km ENE of Lovell, Wyoming M2.6 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

41 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 2, 1985 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 83 km 0
May 4, 1986 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 7, 2018 EF1 55 km 0
May 21, 2016 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 22, 1996 EF1 20 km 0
Jul 9, 1991 EF1 18 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 90 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 21, 1984 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 21, 1984 EF1 36 km 0
Jun 15, 1984 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 14, 1980 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 10, 2004 EF0 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICHARD SPRING (168,765 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RICHARD SPRING 168,765 73 km
1984 HAWK CREEK 157,778 96 km
2012 CHALKY 132,680 54 km
2008 DUNN MTN. ASSIST 105,494 89 km
2006 PINE RIDGE COMPLEX 103,074 49 km
2006 BUNDY RAILROAD 91,575 70 km
2012 SARPY HILLS COMPLEX 83,942 16 km
2021 P F 66,375 23 km
2000 STAG 62,381 98 km
1994 BABY DEAN 61,955 53 km
2020 SARPY 51,619 36 km
2017 WITTEN 27,938 72 km
2003 LITTLEHAWK 27,926 41 km
2021 MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD 22,723 76 km
1988 EARLYBIRD 21,730 74 km
2011 BLACK SPRINGS COMPLEX 19,473 51 km
2024 MCGHEE 19,161 80 km
2020 RICE 15,883 96 km
1988 KIRBY 14,253 64 km
2022 BUSMAN ROAD 12,584 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
August 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in

Crow Agency has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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