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Geyser, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Judith Basin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
66 Population 74/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $29,779 per capita
$98,300 Home Value $300,292 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Geyser has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,157 ft (1,267 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates47.2633°N, 110.4927°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyJudith Basin County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.6 / 100
Community Resilience49.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 124 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 117 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 150 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 114 km
Jan 2, 1990 6 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.7 134 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 124 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 139 km
Jan 16, 2011 10 km ENE of Marysville, Montana M3.7 138 km
Feb 4, 2016 5 km NW of Clancy, Montana M3.7 145 km
Jul 23, 2014 11 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.6 129 km
Mar 7, 2017 9 km ENE of Marysville, Montana M3.4 139 km
Jun 6, 2000 7 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 126 km
Apr 1, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.3 124 km
Feb 11, 1999 23 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 115 km
Jan 31, 2020 4 km NNE of Marysville, Montana M3.3 146 km
Apr 10, 2000 8 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.2 125 km
Apr 9, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.2 123 km
Jun 16, 1999 16 km SSE of Craig, Montana M3.2 114 km
Jun 8, 2000 11 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.1 121 km
Mar 25, 2021 13 km NNW of Marysville, Montana M3.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 34 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 24 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 87 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HARRIS MTN (31,792 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 HARRIS MTN 31,792 91 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 36 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 69 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 74 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 26 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 52 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 42 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 54 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 88 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 39 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 77 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 74 km
1991 POWER 3,822 100 km
2008 UNIT 3 MARSH HAZ FUEL REDUCTION 3,333 78 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 49 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 7 km
2022 BENTON LAKE UNIT 3 AND 4B 2,996 79 km
2020 LODE ROAD 2,736 92 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 54 km
2001 LOST FORK-MONARCH COMPLEX (LOST FORK) 2,313 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Geyser has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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