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Hysham, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Treasure County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
300 Population 1,364/sq mi density
$46,000 Median Income $34,708 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $205,890 Zillow
$594 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $594/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hysham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,666 ft (813 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,364/sq mi
Coordinates46.2909°N, 107.2305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyTreasure County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 37.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience4.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 15, 2023.

Aug 22, 2009 20 km SSE of Birney, Montana M4.0 142 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 41 km
Dec 23, 1991 10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana M3.6 66 km
May 21, 2013 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana M2.8 58 km
Jan 15, 2023 6 km NE of Ashland, Montana M2.8 108 km
May 19, 2017 6 km ESE of Birney, Montana M2.7 127 km
Jun 2, 2019 14 km WSW of Birney, Montana M2.6 120 km
Apr 22, 2018 8 km ENE of Ashland, Montana M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 1986 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 7, 2018 EF1 89 km 0
May 21, 2016 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 22, 1996 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 9, 1991 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 60 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 14, 1980 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 7 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 61 km 0
Jul 8, 2013 EF0 61 km 0
Aug 26, 2004 EF0 100 km 0
Jun 22, 2002 EF0 93 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF0 27 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF0 48 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF0 31 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF0 34 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF0 96 km 0
Jul 20, 1993 EF0 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICHARD SPRING (168,765 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RICHARD SPRING 168,765 84 km
1984 HAWK CREEK 157,778 80 km
2012 CHALKY 132,680 69 km
2008 DUNN MTN. ASSIST 105,494 74 km
2006 PINE RIDGE COMPLEX 103,074 46 km
2006 BUNDY RAILROAD 91,575 57 km
2012 SARPY HILLS COMPLEX 83,942 72 km
2021 P F 66,375 56 km
1994 BABY DEAN 61,955 93 km
2020 SARPY 51,619 73 km
2012 DELPHIA 40,396 71 km
2020 SNIDER 33,246 99 km
2020 BOBCAT 31,020 88 km
1999 FISHEL CREEK 28,611 70 km
2003 LITTLEHAWK 27,926 76 km
1996 ROSEBUD CREEK 25,174 82 km
2006 HORTON 25,108 84 km
2021 MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD 22,723 38 km
1988 EARLYBIRD 21,730 89 km
2011 BLACK SPRINGS COMPLEX 19,473 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Hysham has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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