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Emigrant, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Park County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
387 Population 36/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $26,546 per capita
$824 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 865 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Emigrant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 62.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,574 ft (1,699 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates45.3842°N, 110.7569°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPark County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 62.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience82.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,033 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 145 km
Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 68 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 107 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 117 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 135 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 71 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 107 km
Aug 21, 2003 53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming M4.3 145 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 113 km
May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 98 km
Nov 24, 2000 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.2 70 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 74 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 97 km
Aug 28, 1995 62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.2 143 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 118 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 136 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 93 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 72 km
Aug 30, 1997 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.1 84 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 75 km 0
Jun 15, 1960 EF1 43 km 0
Aug 9, 2011 EF0 72 km 0
Jun 29, 1999 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 71 km 0
May 17, 1994 EF0 87 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 82 km 0
May 20, 1973 EF0 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH FORK (563,527 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 NORTH FORK 563,527 79 km
1988 CLOVERMIST 303,427 97 km
2006 DERBY 200,993 77 km
1988 STORM CREEK 116,027 64 km
2016 MAPLE 103,193 75 km
2000 TOSTON-MAUDLOW 80,383 99 km
1988 HELLROARING 77,598 47 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 98 km
1988 CLOVER 34,035 93 km
2001 FRIDLEY 27,575 12 km
2006 JUNGLE 23,846 36 km
2007 WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK) 22,195 25 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 94 km
1988 FAN 20,422 47 km
1996 SHEPARD MTN 17,379 92 km
2012 BEAR TRAP 2 14,875 69 km
2016 BUFFALO 13,706 58 km
2006 BIG CREEK 13,424 9 km
2013 MINER PARADISE COMPLEX 12,210 10 km
2009 ARNICA 10,738 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Emigrant has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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