Hardin, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Big Horn County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,766
Population
1,268/sq mi density
$60,463
Median Income
$26,322 per capita
$142,800
Home Value
$225,827 Zillow
$726
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
190
Violent Crime/100K
653 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,463 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,800 home value, $726/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hardin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,900 ft (884 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7422°N, 107.6082°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Big Horn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Hardin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and December the driest (0.5").