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Denton, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Fergus County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
198 Population 279/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $29,886 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $323,914 Zillow
$1,058 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
390 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $1,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Denton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,593 ft (1,095 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density279/sq mi
Coordinates47.3222°N, 109.9482°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFergus County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)1.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience70.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very 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

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 149 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 144 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 148 km
Feb 11, 1999 23 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 145 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 106 km
Jul 15, 2006 Western Montana M3.0 138 km
Jan 1, 2025 28 km ENE of Helena Valley Northeast, Montana M2.9 139 km
Sep 20, 2002 16 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M2.9 148 km
Sep 15, 2012 23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.9 135 km
May 6, 2014 10 km SSW of Cascade, Montana M2.8 138 km
Apr 11, 2010 33 km ENE of Helena Valley Northeast, Montana M2.8 134 km
Aug 25, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 138 km
Jul 15, 2006 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 137 km
Apr 27, 2016 25 km ENE of Toston, Montana M2.8 148 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 118 km
Nov 4, 2017 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana M2.7 133 km
Jan 1, 2025 28 km ENE of Helena Valley Northeast, Montana M2.7 139 km
May 10, 2024 13 km WSW of Cascade, Montana M2.6 145 km
Aug 17, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.5 138 km
Jan 8, 2003 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 14 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 32 km 0
May 28, 1981 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 10 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 63 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 29 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 38 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 91 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 40 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 28 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TURKEY (25,658 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 TURKEY 25,658 44 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 30 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 36 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 28 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 71 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 80 km
2022 EAGLE CREEK 6,359 95 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 24 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 49 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 99 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 62 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 79 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 81 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 47 km
2020 LODE ROAD 2,736 85 km
2001 TWIN COULE 2,688 92 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 61 km
2001 LOST FORK-MONARCH COMPLEX (LOST FORK) 2,313 79 km
2007 2007 HAZ FUEL REDUCTION 2,159 80 km
2005 KNOX 2,060 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in

Denton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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