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Pleasant Valley Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
71 Population 284/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
272 Violent Crime/100K 4,304 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 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
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Valley Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,180 ft (1,274 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density284/sq mi
Coordinates47.3379°N, 111.0449°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCascade County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
59% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience76.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

270 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 17, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 127 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 136 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 126 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 113 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 114 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 124 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 107 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 130 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 130 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 125 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 110 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 116 km
Mar 13, 2017 4 km ESE of Avon, Montana M3.8 142 km
Apr 17, 2018 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.8 123 km
Jul 13, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 126 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 114 km
Jan 16, 2011 10 km ENE of Marysville, Montana M3.7 105 km
Feb 3, 2019 9 km S of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 134 km
Jul 6, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 123 km
Jan 2, 1990 6 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 55 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 46 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 36 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 34 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 34 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 34 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 61 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 83 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOODS CREEK (55,836 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 WOODS CREEK 55,836 91 km
2021 HARRIS MTN 31,792 54 km
1984 NORTH HILL 27,162 87 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH) 26,997 83 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 72 km
2007 MERIWETHER 18,865 79 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT) 14,843 98 km
1990 BEARTOOTH COMPLEX 13,462 70 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 60 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 74 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 92 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 40 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 96 km
2009 INDIAN TRAIL 4,592 78 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 62 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 83 km
2019 NORTH HILLS 4,149 93 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 36 km
1991 POWER 3,822 62 km
2012 MISSION ROAD 3,372 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Pleasant Valley Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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