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Hobson, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Wheatland County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
145 Population 690/sq mi density
$34,750 Median Income $20,352 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $298,121 Zillow
$619 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
390 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$34,750 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $619/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hobson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,106 ft (1,252 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates46.9994°N, 109.8733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWheatland County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 27.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.2 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 138 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 132 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 124 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 115 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 138 km
Jan 2, 1990 6 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.7 145 km
Jul 23, 2014 11 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.6 141 km
Feb 11, 1999 23 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 125 km
Jun 6, 2000 7 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 140 km
Apr 1, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.3 138 km
Apr 10, 2000 8 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.2 139 km
Apr 9, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.2 137 km
Jun 8, 2000 11 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.1 135 km
Jul 15, 2006 Western Montana M3.0 113 km
Jul 26, 2014 11 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.0 142 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 129 km
May 23, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.0 139 km
Apr 8, 2009 8 km ENE of Toston, Montana M3.0 143 km
Sep 20, 2002 16 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M2.9 130 km
Sep 15, 2012 23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 48 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 35 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 33 km 0
May 28, 1981 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 54 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 32 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 15 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 88 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 14 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 15 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 39 km 0
Jun 29, 1960 EF1 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TURKEY (25,658 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 TURKEY 25,658 28 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 58 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 98 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 33 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 58 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 52 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 77 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 15 km
1988 TWO DOT 5,097 79 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 99 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 45 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 50 km
2017 BLACKTAIL 4,029 91 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 71 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 62 km
2012 ANDERSON 2,917 80 km
2020 LODE ROAD 2,736 49 km
2001 TWIN COULE 2,688 65 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 95 km
2008 GOLDEN VALLEY COMPLEX 2,621 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Hobson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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