Poplar, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Daniels County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
655 Population 2,339/sq mi density
$45,104 Median Income $18,211 per capita
$91,700 Home Value $135,720 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$45,104 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,700 home value, $680/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Poplar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,987 ft (606 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,339/sq mi
Coordinates48.1105°N, 105.1969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDaniels County County
Nearest AirportSidney-Richland Regional (SDY)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 28.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.30"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience8.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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 Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2014.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 37 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 46 km
Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 99 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 137 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 26, 2010 EF3 63 km 2
Jul 15, 2013 EF2 41 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 2, 1971 EF2 67 km 0
Sep 21, 1969 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 26, 1954 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 23, 1953 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 9, 2018 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 21, 1999 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 32 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 28 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF1 71 km 0
Jul 9, 1983 EF1 34 km 1
Jul 13, 1980 EF1 50 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 6, 1970 EF1 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BAINVILLE (12,790 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BAINVILLE 12,790 83 km
2016 FLAGSTAFF HILL 9,129 55 km
2012 HIGHWAY 13-20 8,372 29 km
2017 YOOPER 7,834 39 km
2018 BUFFALO PASTURE 7,624 24 km
2003 GREYBULL 7,229 27 km
1999 OUTLOOK 6,292 91 km
2021 SMITH 5,212 24 km
2006 BUFFALO RANCH 5,206 26 km
1999 ANTELOPE 5,118 83 km
2020 BULL 3,428 41 km
2003 3 MILE 3,394 94 km
1988 MONTANA LINE 3,307 96 km
2022 BLISTER 3,298 43 km
2021 GREAT DIVIDE - DAWSON 3,003 87 km
1999 HALLOWEEN 2,845 22 km
2021 BADGER HOLE 2,804 43 km
2020 SAGE 2,554 54 km
2007 W-RX-F SANDHILLS SUB UNIT B 2,381 73 km
2018 MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE 2,088 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Poplar has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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