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Gallatin Gateway, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Gallatin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,092 Population 187/sq mi density
$81,429 Median Income $46,964 per capita
$747,900 Home Value $1,096,342 Zillow
$1,160 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 2,751 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,429 median income, 2.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$747,900 home value, $1,160/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gallatin Gateway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,987 ft (1,520 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates45.5878°N, 111.1946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGallatin County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.0 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.22 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)3.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience71.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,045 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 M5.6 114 km
Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 99 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 143 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 129 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 113 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 76 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 91 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 105 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 74 km
May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 138 km
Nov 24, 2000 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.2 101 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 36 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 136 km
Aug 30, 1997 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.1 87 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 55 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 86 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 35 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 109 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 74 km
Jul 27, 2005 18 km N of Dillon, Montana M4.0 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 15, 1960 EF1 16 km 0
Aug 9, 2011 EF0 62 km 0
Jun 29, 1999 EF0 52 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 34 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 34 km 0
Jun 15, 1996 EF0 90 km 0
May 17, 1994 EF0 48 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 50 km 0
Jun 12, 1992 EF0 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MAPLE (103,193 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 MAPLE 103,193 97 km
2000 TOSTON-MAUDLOW 80,383 69 km
1988 HELLROARING 77,598 88 km
2001 FRIDLEY 27,575 31 km
2006 JUNGLE 23,846 69 km
2007 WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK) 22,195 66 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 94 km
1988 FAN 20,422 68 km
2012 BEAR TRAP 2 14,875 30 km
2016 BUFFALO 13,706 98 km
2006 BIG CREEK 13,424 35 km
2013 MINER PARADISE COMPLEX 12,210 44 km
2012 MILLIE 10,497 21 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 99 km
2000 BEAVER CREEK 9,568 73 km
2015 EUSTIS 8,469 54 km
2020 BRIDGER FOOTHILLS 8,291 27 km
2015 COTTONWOOD GULCH 8,100 41 km
2012 PINE CREEK 7,707 54 km
2017 CHINN MA 7,029 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Gallatin Gateway has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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