Noxon, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Sanders County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
193 Population 156/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $33,337 per capita
$172,700 Home Value $490,654 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Noxon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates47.9850°N, 115.7709°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanders County County
Nearest AirportGlacier Park International (FCA)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 51.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.86"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.3 / 100
Community Resilience18.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 42 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 103 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 57 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 98 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 98 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 126 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 54 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 54 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 126 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 96 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 119 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 47 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 149 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 61 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 61 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 57 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 66 km
Feb 2, 1997 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana M3.6 117 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 50 km
Apr 11, 2015 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana M3.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

7 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 87 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 98 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 61 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPY CREEK (95,656 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 CHIPPY CREEK 95,656 73 km
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 52 km
2007 BRUSH CREEK 30,166 82 km
2016 COPPER KING 28,338 64 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 79 km
2017 WEST FORK 21,154 61 km
2023 NIARADA 20,686 96 km
2023 RIVER ROAD EAST 18,068 99 km
1994 LITTLE WOLF 15,714 79 km
2017 DEEP CREEK 14,558 40 km
2017 MOOSE PEAK 14,085 39 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 67 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 42 km
1984 HOUGHTON CREEK II 12,495 39 km
1988 DRY FORK 11,403 72 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) 11,279 99 km
2021 TUMBLEDOWN 11,269 90 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 31 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 16 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Noxon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.9").

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