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Wheatland, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Gallatin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,185 Population 16/sq mi density
$108,580 Median Income $50,314 per capita
$581,100 Home Value $540,645 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 1,139 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,580 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$581,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheatland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,384 ft (1,336 m)
Area74.5 sq mi (192.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates45.9624°N, 111.5770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGallatin County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.0 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.22 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)3.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience71.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

820 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 128 km
Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 105 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 126 km
Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 150 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 143 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 124 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 76 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 138 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 138 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 127 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 52 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 18 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 47 km
Aug 30, 1997 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.1 125 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 108 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 19 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 44 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 50 km
Feb 17, 1992 24 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.0 146 km
Jan 18, 2006 18 km NNE of Dillon, Montana M4.0 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 28, 1982 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 15, 1960 EF1 49 km 0
Aug 9, 2011 EF0 67 km 0
Jun 29, 1999 EF0 79 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 98 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 21 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 21 km 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF0 77 km 0
Jun 15, 1996 EF0 60 km 0
May 17, 1994 EF0 5 km 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF0 77 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 60 km 0
Jun 12, 1992 EF0 40 km 0
Jul 22, 1960 EF0 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TOSTON-MAUDLOW (80,383 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 TOSTON-MAUDLOW 80,383 37 km
2021 WOODS CREEK 55,836 68 km
1988 CANYON CREEK 35,865 56 km
2001 FRIDLEY 27,575 79 km
1984 NORTH HILL 27,162 97 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH) 26,997 82 km
2021 HAYSTACK 26,118 55 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 100 km
2012 BEAR TRAP 2 14,875 38 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT) 14,843 69 km
2006 BIG CREEK 13,424 86 km
2013 MINER PARADISE COMPLEX 12,210 95 km
2012 MILLIE 10,497 72 km
2000 BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD) 9,625 58 km
2015 EUSTIS 8,469 12 km
2020 BRIDGER FOOTHILLS 8,291 56 km
2015 COTTONWOOD GULCH 8,100 18 km
2012 PINE CREEK 7,707 97 km
2017 CHINN MA 7,029 70 km
2001 PURDY CREEK 4,868 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in

Wheatland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").

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