Dodson, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
156 Population 918/sq mi density
$41,172 Median Income $16,034 per capita
$44,700 Home Value $244,540 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,172 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$44,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dodson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density918/sq mi
Coordinates48.3953°N, 108.2472°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBlaine County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
158 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.45"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.7 / 100
Community Resilience13.4 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 10, 2021.

Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 69 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 110 km
Jul 10, 2021 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana M2.7 43 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 2011 EF1 69 km 0
Aug 10, 2007 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 66 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 66 km 0
Aug 26, 2022 EF0 54 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 61 km 0
Jul 31, 2014 EF0 13 km 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF0 73 km 0
Jun 29, 2011 EF0 92 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF0 45 km 0
Aug 5, 2002 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF0 77 km 0
Jul 20, 2001 EF0 72 km 0
Jul 10, 2000 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 7, 2000 EF0 72 km 0
Jun 21, 1999 EF0 70 km 0
Jun 18, 1999 EF0 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLAINE C (138,192 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 BLAINE C 138,192 71 km
2006 SODA CREEK (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 33,767 100 km
2012 WELDER 32,985 27 km
2010 RAVEN 26,631 93 km
1990 VETERANS 23,660 36 km
2017 EAST FORK 21,165 100 km
2021 PINE GROVE 16,158 53 km
2012 WOLF CREEK 12,168 99 km
2017 JULY 11,409 61 km
1994 CK CREEK 11,206 84 km
2012 ESTER LAKE 10,898 43 km
2006 MAGGIE 8,187 48 km
2005 SHEEP 6,874 97 km
2017 LOWER BLACK COULEE 6,803 39 km
2006 LARB CREEK 6,778 73 km
2005 HEARTLAND 6,383 93 km
2007 BLACK COULEE 5,613 38 km
1988 MONUMENT 5,514 55 km
2019 SAGE 5,140 86 km
2003 LAKE17 4,054 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in

Dodson has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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