Heart Butte, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
504
Population
111/sq mi density
$28,977
Median Income
$13,130 per capita
$48,800
Home Value
$133,751 Zillow
$459
Median Rent
17.1% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$28,977 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,800 home value, $459/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Heart Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,439 ft (1,353 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2896°N, 112.8338°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Pondera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.3 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in |
Heart Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (1.5").