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Kerr, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
432 Population 475/sq mi density
$46,944 Median Income $28,856 per capita
$487,500 Home Value $542,977 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
432 Violent Crime/100K 5,400 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,944 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$487,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kerr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,068 ft (935 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density475/sq mi
Coordinates47.6764°N, 114.1830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportGlacier Park International (FCA)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
61% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 150 km
Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 84 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 149 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 122 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 56 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 49 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 55 km
Jun 28, 2000 21 km SE of Clinton, Montana M4.0 127 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 89 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 72 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 41 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 92 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 81 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 85 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 15 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 91 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 56 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 79 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 127 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 9, 2023 EF0 36 km 0
Nov 4, 2013 EF0 34 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 15 km 0
Apr 9, 2008 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 10 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 32 km 0
Sep 10, 2000 EF0 83 km 0
Aug 7, 1995 EF0 47 km 0
Mar 3, 1991 EF0 63 km 0
Jul 20, 1983 EF0 87 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICE RIDGE (171,473 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 RICE RIDGE 171,473 86 km
2007 CHIPPY CREEK 95,656 51 km
2015 BEAR CREEK 60,710 59 km
2003 ROBERT 54,500 99 km
2007 FOOL CREEK 53,912 99 km
2007 AHORN 45,633 93 km
1988 GATES PARK 42,493 95 km
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 81 km
2007 JOCKO LAKES 35,759 66 km
2003 FISH CREEK COMPLEX (THOMPSON CREEK) 33,779 95 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK 33,044 65 km
2007 BRUSH CREEK 30,166 91 km
2016 COPPER KING 28,338 69 km
2017 LIBERTY 27,731 74 km
2003 BARTLETT MOUNTAIN 27,614 76 km
2017 SUNRISE 26,896 84 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 69 km
2003 RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) 23,680 91 km
2000 MONTURE-SPREAD RIDGE (MONTURE) 22,493 86 km
2015 TRAIL CREEK 22,338 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Kerr has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").

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