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Whitehall, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Silver Bow County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,151 Population 1,621/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $24,184 per capita
$180,600 Home Value $438,445 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
585 Violent Crime/100K 1,420 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$180,600 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitehall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,360 ft (1,329 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,621/sq mi
Coordinates45.8710°N, 112.0976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySilver Bow County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.4"
75% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience62.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

755 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 118 km
Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 69 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 132 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 113 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 134 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 140 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 133 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 53 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 115 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 147 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 130 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 122 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 19 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 57 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 146 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 34 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 57 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 78 km
Aug 30, 1997 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.1 124 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 19, 1962 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 28, 1982 EF1 74 km 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 15, 1960 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 29, 1999 EF0 77 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 93 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 59 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 59 km 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF0 79 km 0
Jun 15, 1996 EF0 95 km 0
May 17, 1994 EF0 46 km 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 52 km 0
Jun 12, 1992 EF0 64 km 0
May 17, 1962 EF0 88 km 0
Jul 22, 1960 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 2, 1959 EF0 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 196 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 75 km
2021 WOODS CREEK 55,836 97 km
2021 ALDER CREEK 38,189 82 km
1988 CANYON CREEK 35,865 67 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH) 26,997 99 km
2021 HAYSTACK 26,118 34 km
2012 BEAR TRAP 2 14,875 49 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT) 14,843 84 km
2007 PATTENGAIL CREEK 13,471 88 km
2012 MILLIE 10,497 95 km
2000 BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD) 9,625 48 km
2015 EUSTIS 8,469 52 km
1988 SWEETWATER 8,405 93 km
2020 BRIDGER FOOTHILLS 8,291 92 km
2015 COTTONWOOD GULCH 8,100 59 km
2018 MONUMENT 6,973 98 km
2001 PURDY CREEK 4,868 82 km
2015 BEAR LAKE 4,695 95 km
2020 STATE CREEK 4,549 25 km
2012 PONY 4,453 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in

Whitehall has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").

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