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Hilldale Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
22 Population 63/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
538 Violent Crime/100K 3,605 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
Hilldale Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,805 ft (855 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates48.8035°N, 109.7832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
117 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 41.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.1 / 100
Community Resilience38.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 25, 2013.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 119 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 115 km
Feb 25, 2013 28 km WSW of Chester, Montana M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 16, 1995 EF1 43 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 56 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 94 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 34 km 0
Aug 26, 2022 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF0 58 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF0 89 km 0
Jun 18, 1999 EF0 48 km 0
Jun 27, 1996 EF0 90 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 61 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 16, 1993 EF0 16 km 0
Aug 3, 1992 EF0 69 km 0
Jun 6, 1986 EF0 20 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLAINE C (138,192 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 BLAINE C 138,192 63 km
2017 EAST FORK 21,165 66 km
1984 CENTENNIAL 11,775 63 km
2006 MAGGIE 8,187 87 km
2022 EAGLE CREEK 6,359 74 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 67 km
2014 MIDDLE BLACK 3,854 34 km
2012 OUTHOUSE 3,179 31 km
2011 WILD HORSE 1,882 93 km
2013 PEOPLES CREEK 1,623 99 km
2012 BIG STRETCH 1,524 45 km
1984 FRITZ 1,491 97 km
1999 SHIRLEY 1,290 54 km
2008 MAGEE 2 1,210 73 km
2023 HWY 236 1,049 87 km
2004 COAL 1,042 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Hilldale Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").

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