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Inverness, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
31 Population 8/sq mi density
$80,250 Median Income $38,884 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Inverness has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,292 ft (1,003 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates48.5599°N, 110.7101°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

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

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 47 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 98 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 120 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 148 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 137 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 144 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 119 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 115 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 121 km
May 29, 2009 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.2 120 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.1 123 km
Apr 2, 2014 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana M3.1 102 km
Jun 9, 2009 20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.0 132 km
Apr 10, 2024 17 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M2.7 131 km
Mar 29, 2008 4 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M2.6 119 km
Jan 8, 2012 8 km W of Valier, Montana M2.6 126 km
Mar 29, 2008 3 km SSE of Cut Bank, Montana M2.5 118 km
Feb 25, 2013 28 km WSW of Chester, Montana M2.5 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 85 km 0
May 7, 1982 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 16, 1995 EF1 54 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 89 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 21 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 22 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 5 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 42 km 0
Jun 27, 1996 EF0 18 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 52 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 54 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF0 90 km 0
Aug 16, 1993 EF0 61 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 84 km 0
Aug 3, 1992 EF0 49 km 0
Jun 26, 1992 EF0 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (21,165 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 EAST FORK 21,165 91 km
1984 CENTENNIAL 11,775 78 km
2022 EAGLE CREEK 6,359 92 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 79 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 70 km
2012 OUTHOUSE 3,179 87 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 92 km
2021 EAGLE BUTTE 1,817 94 km
2012 BIG STRETCH 1,524 70 km
1999 SHIRLEY 1,290 71 km
2023 HWY 236 1,049 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.4 in

Inverness has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.2").

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