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Hillside Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Glacier County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
267 Population 809/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 4,147 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
232 violent crimes/100K
Hillside Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,607 ft (1,099 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density809/sq mi
Coordinates48.9789°N, 112.0704°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGlacier County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.2 / 100
Community Resilience28.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 144 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 77 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 86 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 46 km
May 10, 1990 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana M3.6 141 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 67 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 42 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 54 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 63 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 36 km
Nov 21, 1992 Western Montana M3.4 119 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 46 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 27 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 13 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 45 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 40 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 42 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 44 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 147 km
Jul 31, 2009 41 km E of Swan Lake, Montana M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1982 EF2 14 km 0
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 40 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 27, 1996 EF0 95 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF0 47 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 56 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF0 29 km 0
May 7, 1982 EF0 14 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 52 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENHOUSE (14,501 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 71 km
2012 WYE FIRE 6,141 72 km
2002 FOX CREEK 5,949 97 km
2012 BOY 5,706 73 km
1996 SHARPSFIRE 4,461 74 km
2003 PARDUE 4,269 53 km
2017 WOLVERINE 3,126 88 km
1992 RDOORECMPX 3,088 77 km
1994 LIVERMORE 1,935 96 km
1994 WALBERGERS 1,732 79 km
2006 MISSION LAKE FIRE 1,100 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Hillside Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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