Rocky Boy West, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
905 Population 166/sq mi density
$81,700 Home Value $251,865 Zillow
$324 Median Rent 11.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky Boy West has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,773 ft (845 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates48.2972°N, 109.9918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
85 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 41.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.1 / 100
Community Resilience38.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 25, 2013.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 101 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 149 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 90 km
Feb 25, 2013 28 km WSW of Chester, Montana M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF1 64 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1995 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 92 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 80 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 41 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 27 km 0
Aug 26, 2022 EF0 76 km 0
Jun 23, 2018 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF0 58 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF0 31 km 0
Jun 17, 2005 EF0 79 km 0
Aug 5, 2002 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 7, 1999 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 18, 1999 EF0 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLAINE C (138,192 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 BLAINE C 138,192 59 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 93 km
2017 EAST FORK 21,165 32 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 97 km
1984 CENTENNIAL 11,775 18 km
2006 MAGGIE 8,187 83 km
2022 EAGLE CREEK 6,359 32 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 19 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 50 km
2003 LAKE17 4,054 89 km
2014 MIDDLE BLACK 3,854 85 km
2012 OUTHOUSE 3,179 47 km
1990 QUISNO 3,018 98 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 71 km
2014 2 RAINTRAP PASTURE PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,311 82 km
2021 FOUR SISTERS 1,999 89 km
2011 WILD HORSE 1,882 86 km
2021 EAGLE BUTTE 1,817 50 km
2013 PEOPLES CREEK 1,623 90 km
1988 P N 1,533 70 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) 0.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Rocky Boy West has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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