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Riverview Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Liberty County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
212 Population 233/sq mi density
$2,499 Median Income $1,791 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,556 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverview Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,127 ft (953 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates48.1827°N, 111.0319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLiberty County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.7 / 100
Community Resilience17.5 / 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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 10, 2024.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 41 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 150 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 75 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 104 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 148 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 142 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 117 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 107 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 110 km
May 29, 2009 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.2 104 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.1 115 km
Apr 2, 2014 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana M3.1 74 km
Jun 9, 2009 20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.0 129 km
Oct 28, 2013 18 km SW of Heart Butte, Montana M2.9 148 km
May 6, 2014 10 km SSW of Cascade, Montana M2.8 123 km
Mar 26, 2013 26 km SW of Heart Butte, Montana M2.7 150 km
Apr 10, 2024 17 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M2.7 127 km
Mar 29, 2008 4 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M2.6 105 km
Jan 8, 2012 8 km W of Valier, Montana M2.6 100 km
May 10, 2024 13 km WSW of Cascade, Montana M2.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 94 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 45 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 60 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 41 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 100 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 2, 1964 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 22, 1962 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 29, 1961 EF1 87 km 0
Jun 29, 1960 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 23, 2018 EF0 64 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF0 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CENTENNIAL (11,775 ac, 1984).

Year Name Acres Distance
1984 CENTENNIAL 11,775 94 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 92 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 51 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 71 km
1991 POWER 3,822 65 km
2008 UNIT 3 MARSH HAZ FUEL REDUCTION 3,333 61 km
2022 BENTON LAKE UNIT 3 AND 4B 2,996 61 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 64 km
2022 MTBLR-FY22-RX 2,244 63 km
2007 2007 HAZ FUEL REDUCTION 2,159 81 km
2021 FOUR SISTERS 1,999 94 km
2021 EAGLE BUTTE 1,817 84 km
2005 H RX F COMPLEX BROADCAST BURNS 1,747 60 km
2021 BENTON LAKE UNIT 5 1,716 62 km
2012 BIG STRETCH 1,524 94 km
2023 MTBLR-HFR-FY23-RX 1,507 64 km
2018 MTBLR-18-RX-WUI 1,433 64 km
1992 POWER 1,290 68 km
1999 SHIRLEY 1,290 91 km
2012 ANTELOPE HOPKINS HILL 1,220 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Riverview Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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