Savage, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Richland County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
244 Population 339/sq mi density
$87,083 Median Income $51,117 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $276,621 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,083 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $667/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Savage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,981 ft (604 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density339/sq mi
Coordinates47.4536°N, 104.3414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRichland County County
Nearest AirportSidney-Richland Regional (SDY)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 29.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.32"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0458 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.15 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience16.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2014.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 108 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 106 km
Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 124 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 99 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1961 EF4 48 km 0
May 24, 1953 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 19, 1952 EF3 54 km 1
Jun 10, 1952 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 9, 2018 EF2 87 km 1
May 26, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 27, 1982 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 27, 1975 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF2 47 km 0
Sep 21, 1969 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 26, 1954 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 23, 1953 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 30, 2015 EF1 17 km 0
Jul 21, 1999 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF1 63 km 0
Aug 24, 1983 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 9, 1983 EF1 99 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP/ROUGH CREEK (53,708 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 GAP/ROUGH CREEK 53,708 41 km
1988 BAINVILLE 12,790 72 km
1999 ROUGH CRK 7,887 91 km
2018 18 DONUT HOLE 7,838 88 km
2017 YOOPER 7,834 73 km
1988 MIKES CREEK 5,309 78 km
2021 SMITH 5,212 82 km
2017 MAGPIE FIRE 5,056 68 km
2021 ROOSEVELT CREEK 4,608 66 km
2021 HORSE PASTURE 4,431 80 km
2003 3 MILE 3,394 43 km
1988 MONTANA LINE 3,307 37 km
1988 CINNAMON CREEK 3,204 47 km
2021 GREAT DIVIDE - DAWSON 3,003 67 km
1999 CEDARCRKN 2,964 76 km
2021 ELKHORN 2,784 59 km
2021 DOROTHY DRAW 2,565 82 km
2014 14 BEEF CORRAL WASH 2,471 85 km
1988 FANTAIL 2,341 60 km
2021 744 2,268 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in

Savage has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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