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Pray, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Park County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,018 Population 36/sq mi density
$102,143 Median Income $50,325 per capita
$601,400 Home Value $978,239 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 865 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$102,143 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$601,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pray 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. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 62.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,828 ft (1,472 m)
Area29.2 sq mi (75.5 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates45.4169°N, 110.6481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPark County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 62.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience82.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

973 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 72 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 144 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 116 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 126 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 77 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 116 km
Aug 21, 2003 53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming M4.3 147 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 120 km
May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 97 km
Nov 24, 2000 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.2 74 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 77 km
Aug 28, 1995 62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.2 145 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 95 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 100 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 119 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 145 km
Aug 30, 1997 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.1 93 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 76 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 120 km
Mar 6, 2009 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 15, 1960 EF1 46 km 0
Aug 9, 2011 EF0 68 km 0
Jun 29, 1999 EF0 81 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 74 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 74 km 0
May 17, 1994 EF0 90 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 90 km 0
May 20, 1973 EF0 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH FORK (563,527 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 NORTH FORK 563,527 82 km
1988 CLOVERMIST 303,427 94 km
2006 DERBY 200,993 68 km
1988 STORM CREEK 116,027 58 km
2016 MAPLE 103,193 81 km
2000 TOSTON-MAUDLOW 80,383 99 km
1988 HELLROARING 77,598 44 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 89 km
1988 CLOVER 34,035 92 km
2001 FRIDLEY 27,575 16 km
2006 JUNGLE 23,846 27 km
2007 WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK) 22,195 21 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 88 km
1988 FAN 20,422 54 km
1996 SHEPARD MTN 17,379 85 km
2012 BEAR TRAP 2 14,875 76 km
2016 BUFFALO 13,706 56 km
2006 BIG CREEK 13,424 18 km
2013 MINER PARADISE COMPLEX 12,210 18 km
2012 MILLIE 10,497 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Pray has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.0").

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