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Shepherd, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
613
Population
276/sq mi density
$179,700
Home Value
$455,630 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
378
Violent Crime/100K
4,476 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
378 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shepherd experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,111 ft (948 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9468°N, 108.3463°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Yellowstone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.34 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Shepherd has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.5").