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Grant, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Beaverhead County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 22/sq mi density
$58,906 Median Income $28,826 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $375,585 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,906 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Grant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,806 ft (1,770 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates45.0096°N, 113.0675°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBeaverhead County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
107 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.2 / 100
Community Resilience24.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively 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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

738 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 53 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 33 km
Jan 3, 2015 9 km E of Challis, Idaho M5.0 100 km
Apr 13, 2014 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho M4.8 109 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 94 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 56 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 91 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 101 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 89 km
Dec 28, 1991 southern Idaho M4.4 97 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 95 km
Apr 14, 2014 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho M4.4 110 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 85 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 107 km
Jan 28, 1995 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 147 km
Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 116 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 106 km
Feb 17, 1992 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 146 km
Mar 22, 1992 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho M4.3 97 km
Jan 27, 2025 26 km NW of Clayton, Idaho M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 51 km 0
May 19, 1962 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 3, 1988 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 15, 1987 EF1 68 km 0
Aug 24, 1984 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 6, 1976 EF1 47 km 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 1, 1956 EF1 69 km 0
Aug 6, 2023 EF0 64 km 0
Aug 20, 2018 EF0 73 km 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 40 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 29 km 0
Sep 5, 1995 EF0 46 km 0
Jun 15, 1993 EF0 97 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 14, 1962 EF0 51 km 0
Aug 2, 1959 EF0 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 175 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOOSE (142,221 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 MOOSE 142,221 92 km
2021 TRAIL CREEK 62,432 88 km
2003 DEEP 38,701 88 km
2021 ALDER CREEK 38,189 88 km
2018 RABBIT FOOT 33,787 93 km
2023 HAYDEN 32,292 59 km
2007 RAT CREEK 25,929 94 km
2011 SALT 22,314 87 km
2020 BEAR CREEK 14,978 29 km
2006 CLARKS CANYON 14,848 27 km
2007 PATTENGAIL CREEK 13,471 78 km
2003 TOBIAS 13,356 55 km
2018 INDIAN BUTTE 12,897 96 km
2018 GOLDSTONE 9,812 36 km
2003 WITHINGTON 9,305 61 km
1988 SWEETWATER 8,405 56 km
2018 MONUMENT 6,973 97 km
1988 LITTLE LOST 6,282 67 km
2013 EUREKA 6,213 95 km
1985 LAKE MOUNTAIN 5,924 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
September 53°F (11°C) 1.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in

Grant has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 18°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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