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Nashua, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Valley County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
309 Population 435/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $30,817 per capita
$140,300 Home Value $109,011 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 1,674 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,300 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nashua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,068 ft (630 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density435/sq mi
Coordinates48.1336°N, 106.3571°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyValley County County
Nearest AirportSidney-Richland Regional (SDY)
104 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.2 / 100
Community Resilience45.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 10, 2021.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 113 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 125 km
Jul 10, 2021 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana M2.7 106 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

75 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 4, 1962 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 26, 1954 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 29, 2011 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF1 25 km 0
Aug 10, 2007 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 10, 2007 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 21, 1999 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 10, 1983 EF1 42 km 0
Jul 9, 1983 EF1 70 km 1
May 25, 1980 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF1 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HUFF (41,784 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 HUFF 41,784 99 km
2006 CHALK BUTTE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 19,339 98 km
2006 FLAT TIRE (COMPLEX) 17,467 66 km
2006 BLACK PULASKI (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 15,504 61 km
2012 HIGHWAY 13-20 8,372 79 km
2018 BUFFALO PASTURE 7,624 83 km
2003 GREYBULL 7,229 70 km
2005 SHEEP 6,874 100 km
2006 LARB CREEK 6,778 79 km
1988 LANGEN 6,585 59 km
2005 HEARTLAND 6,383 93 km
2006 BUFFALO RANCH 5,206 79 km
1995 GRANT COUL 3,690 80 km
2020 BULL 3,428 60 km
2022 BLISTER 3,298 74 km
2020 HILL 3,175 55 km
2001 CASTLE 3,021 85 km
1999 HALLOWEEN 2,845 64 km
2021 BADGER HOLE 2,804 43 km
2006 HILL COULEE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 2,665 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.3 in

Nashua has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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