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Lavina, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Musselshell County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
134 Population 133/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $40,024 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $249,586 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
378 Violent Crime/100K 4,476 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
378 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lavina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 43.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,441 ft (1,049 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates46.2950°N, 108.9388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMusselshell County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 43.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.3 / 100
Community Resilience25.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 21, 2023.

Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 142 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 114 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 92 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 89 km
May 21, 2013 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana M2.8 121 km
Nov 4, 2017 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana M2.7 107 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 131 km
Aug 1, 2011 14 km ESE of Livingston, Montana M2.6 134 km
Jan 8, 2003 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 94 km 0
May 4, 1986 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 65 km 0
May 21, 2016 EF1 69 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 62 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 99 km 0
Aug 12, 1958 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF0 87 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 92 km 0
May 9, 2018 EF0 94 km 0
Jul 8, 2013 EF0 89 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 52 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HAWK CREEK (157,778 ac, 1984).

Year Name Acres Distance
1984 HAWK CREEK 157,778 51 km
2008 DUNN MTN. ASSIST 105,494 59 km
2006 BUNDY RAILROAD 91,575 79 km
2012 DELPHIA 40,396 63 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 77 km
2020 BOBCAT 31,020 44 km
1999 FISHEL CREEK 28,611 70 km
2021 MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD 22,723 94 km
2012 DAHL 21,448 29 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 71 km
1998 BURNT SHED 6,395 80 km
2006 MAILBOX 5,741 97 km
2002 COW CREEK 5,162 83 km
2021 PETERSON 5,006 84 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 23 km
2000 PEASE 4,361 80 km
2006 EMERALD HILLS 4,191 73 km
2021 COTTONWOOD 3,976 85 km
1999 PINE RIDGE 3,798 95 km
2017 NORTH DELPHIA 3,767 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.4 in

Lavina has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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