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Homestead, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Sheridan County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
13 Population 30/sq mi density
$151,250 Median Income $77,977 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $123,008 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 1,223 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$151,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Homestead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,981 ft (604 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates48.4202°N, 104.5369°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySheridan County County
Nearest AirportWilliston Basin International (XWA)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.2 / 100
Community Resilience12.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2014.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 26 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 14 km
Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 40 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 97 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 26, 2010 EF3 43 km 2
Jun 14, 1950 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 27, 1982 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 2, 1971 EF2 7 km 0
Sep 21, 1969 EF2 14 km 0
Jun 13, 1953 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 9, 2018 EF1 39 km 0
Jun 11, 2007 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 21, 1999 EF1 40 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 71 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 2, 1990 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 9, 1983 EF1 93 km 1
Jul 13, 1980 EF1 30 km 0
Jun 27, 1975 EF1 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE 67,150 94 km
1988 BAINVILLE 12,790 52 km
2016 FLAGSTAFF HILL 9,129 23 km
2012 HIGHWAY 13-20 8,372 60 km
2017 YOOPER 7,834 40 km
2018 BUFFALO PASTURE 7,624 55 km
2003 GREYBULL 7,229 69 km
1999 OUTLOOK 6,292 55 km
2021 SMITH 5,212 44 km
2006 BUFFALO RANCH 5,206 60 km
1999 ANTELOPE 5,118 27 km
2020 BULL 3,428 81 km
1988 MONTANA LINE 3,307 86 km
2022 BLISTER 3,298 69 km
1999 HALLOWEEN 2,845 80 km
2021 BADGER HOLE 2,804 96 km
2021 13 MILE FIRE 2,585 65 km
2007 W-RX-F SANDHILLS SUB UNIT B 2,381 14 km
2018 MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE 2,088 15 km
2021 HIGHWAY 16 NORTH 2,069 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Homestead has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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