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Heart Butte, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County
2.4
/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
248 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
4,147 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$28,977 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,800 home value, $459/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Heart Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and October the driest (0.9").