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Hays, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
967
Population
36/sq mi density
$57,875
Median Income
$21,427 per capita
$61,100
Home Value
$160,056 Zillow
$550
Median Rent
12.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
538
Violent Crime/100K
3,605 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$57,875 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,100 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hays has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,935 ft (1,199 m) |
| Area | 27.1 sq mi (70.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0104°N, 108.6606°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Blaine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 131 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Hays has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").