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Sapphire Ridge, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Meagher County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
17
Population
31/sq mi density
$17,500
Median Income
$31,582 per capita
$191,700
Home Value
$229,159 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
390
Violent Crime/100K
1,220 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$17,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sapphire Ridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,892 ft (1,491 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8866°N, 110.2522°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Meagher County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Sapphire Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in December to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.6").