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Old Agency, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
114 Population 200/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $6,112 per capita
$275 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Old Agency experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,519 ft (768 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates47.3252°N, 114.2975°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportMissoula Montana (MSO)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

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

369 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 139 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 136 km
Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 101 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 142 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 148 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 91 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 92 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 113 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 86 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 90 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 140 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 75 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 141 km
Jun 28, 2000 21 km SE of Clinton, Montana M4.0 97 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 95 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 141 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 144 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 94 km
Apr 17, 2018 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.8 142 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 9, 2023 EF0 19 km 0
Nov 4, 2013 EF0 74 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 54 km 0
Apr 9, 2008 EF0 100 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 37 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 7, 1995 EF0 55 km 0
Mar 3, 1991 EF0 31 km 0
Jul 20, 1983 EF0 50 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 90 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 82 km
2007 CHIPPY CREEK 95,656 67 km
2017 LOLO PEAK 62,316 73 km
2015 BEAR CREEK 60,710 85 km
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 82 km
2007 JOCKO LAKES 35,759 50 km
2003 FISH CREEK COMPLEX (THOMPSON CREEK) 33,779 57 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK 33,044 80 km
2012 FERN 29,736 96 km
2016 COPPER KING 28,338 69 km
2017 LIBERTY 27,731 50 km
2003 BARTLETT MOUNTAIN 27,614 81 km
2017 SUNRISE 26,896 50 km
2003 COONEY RIDGE 25,741 81 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 59 km
2007 CONGER CREEK 22,936 99 km
2000 MONTURE-SPREAD RIDGE (MONTURE) 22,493 83 km
2015 TRAIL CREEK 22,338 99 km
2022 ELMO 22,148 61 km
2003 MINERAL-PRIMM (MINERAL AND PRIMM) 20,888 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Old Agency has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.0").

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