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Highwood, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
209 Population 40/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $31,572 per capita
$169,100 Home Value $360,360 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Highwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,718 ft (1,133 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates47.5992°N, 110.7696°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyChouteau County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience24.9 / 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 Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 144 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 148 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 141 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 107 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 147 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 142 km
Jan 16, 2011 10 km ENE of Marysville, Montana M3.7 140 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 148 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 126 km
Aug 11, 1992 27 km W of Augusta, Montana M3.4 150 km
Mar 7, 2017 9 km ENE of Marysville, Montana M3.4 140 km
Apr 1, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.3 148 km
Jan 31, 2020 4 km NNE of Marysville, Montana M3.3 146 km
Jun 6, 2000 7 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 150 km
Feb 11, 1999 23 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 143 km
Apr 10, 2000 8 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.2 150 km
Jun 16, 1999 16 km SSE of Craig, Montana M3.2 114 km
Apr 9, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.2 147 km
Apr 2, 2014 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana M3.1 120 km
Mar 25, 2021 13 km NNW of Marysville, Montana M3.1 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

57 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 73 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 64 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 13 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 61 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 24 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 80 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HARRIS MTN (31,792 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 HARRIS MTN 31,792 87 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 79 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 86 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 42 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 92 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 68 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 90 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 99 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 79 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 47 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 44 km
1991 POWER 3,822 65 km
2012 MISSION ROAD 3,372 100 km
2008 UNIT 3 MARSH HAZ FUEL REDUCTION 3,333 43 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 81 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 36 km
2022 BENTON LAKE UNIT 3 AND 4B 2,996 44 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 28 km
2001 LOST FORK-MONARCH COMPLEX (LOST FORK) 2,313 95 km
2022 MTBLR-FY22-RX 2,244 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Highwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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