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Richey, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · McCone County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
215
Population
827/sq mi density
$66,250
Median Income
$31,772 per capita
$105,600
Home Value
$139,333 Zillow
$455
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
219
Violent Crime/100K
3,085 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,600 home value, $455/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Richey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6439°N, 105.0696°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McCone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in |
Richey has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.4").