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Neihart, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Meagher County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
33 Population 17/sq mi density
$205,600 Home Value $255,146 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
272 Violent Crime/100K 4,304 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Neihart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,708 ft (1,740 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates46.9352°N, 110.7361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMeagher County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.2 / 100
Community Resilience15.5 / 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 Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 140 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 147 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 138 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 128 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 126 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 84 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 127 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 127 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 77 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 142 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 117 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 137 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 74 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 138 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 132 km
Mar 13, 2017 4 km ESE of Avon, Montana M3.8 144 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 133 km
Apr 17, 2018 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.8 136 km
Jul 13, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 138 km
Jan 16, 2011 10 km ENE of Marysville, Montana M3.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

64 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 41 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 41 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 12 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 45 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 94 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 73 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TOSTON-MAUDLOW (80,383 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 TOSTON-MAUDLOW 80,383 90 km
2021 WOODS CREEK 55,836 60 km
1988 CANYON CREEK 35,865 98 km
2021 HARRIS MTN 31,792 74 km
1984 NORTH HILL 27,162 89 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH) 26,997 72 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 38 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 90 km
2007 MERIWETHER 18,865 84 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT) 14,843 84 km
1990 BEARTOOTH COMPLEX 13,462 81 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 96 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 67 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 24 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 13 km
2017 CHINN MA 7,029 65 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 74 km
1988 TWO DOT 5,097 75 km
2009 INDIAN TRAIL 4,592 91 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
May 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Neihart has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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