Heron, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
312
Population
61/sq mi density
$29,357
Median Income
$17,490 per capita
$415,400
Home Value
$563,543 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$415,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Heron has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 84.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,232 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0638°N, 115.9802°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
Heron has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.9").