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Utica, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Meagher County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
18 Population 72/sq mi density
$107,917 Median Income $47,822 per capita
41°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
390 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Utica 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 Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,479 ft (1,365 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates46.9678°N, 110.0935°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMeagher County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"
56% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.2 / 100
Community Resilience15.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 122 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 149 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 116 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 145 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 109 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 141 km
Jan 2, 1990 6 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.7 129 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 122 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 107 km
Jul 23, 2014 11 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.6 125 km
Jul 2, 1993 8 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.5 149 km
Jan 17, 2004 4 km W of Radersburg, Montana M3.5 150 km
Nov 13, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M3.4 149 km
Apr 1, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.3 122 km
Feb 11, 1999 23 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 110 km
Jun 6, 2000 7 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 124 km
Apr 6, 2017 4 km W of Ponderosa Pines, Montana M3.3 145 km
Jan 17, 2004 4 km W of Radersburg, Montana M3.2 150 km
Jun 16, 1999 16 km SSE of Craig, Montana M3.2 139 km
Apr 9, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.2 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 23 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 23 km 0
May 28, 1981 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 75 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 37 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 23 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 32 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 82 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 14 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 2 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TURKEY (25,658 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 TURKEY 25,658 11 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 68 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 90 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 49 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 54 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 36 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 60 km
2017 CHINN MA 7,029 90 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 28 km
1988 TWO DOT 5,097 71 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 61 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 32 km
2017 BLACKTAIL 4,029 83 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 54 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 52 km
2012 ANDERSON 2,917 91 km
2020 LODE ROAD 2,736 49 km
2001 TWIN COULE 2,688 78 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 91 km
2001 LOST FORK-MONARCH COMPLEX (LOST FORK) 2,313 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Utica has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 25°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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