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Heron, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
312
Population
61/sq mi density
$29,357
Median Income
$17,490 per capita
$415,400
Home Value
$523,063 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
417
Violent Crime/100K
3,545 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Heron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
Heron has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.2").