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Wisdom, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Deer Lodge County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
117 Population 116/sq mi density
$58,370 Median Income $41,927 per capita
$625 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,370 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wisdom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average35.2°F
35% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,069 ft (1,850 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates45.6100°N, 113.4457°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDeer Lodge County County
Nearest AirportMissoula Montana (MSO)
95 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience34.9 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

624 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 70 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 105 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 147 km
Jan 3, 2015 9 km E of Challis, Idaho M5.0 133 km
Apr 13, 2014 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho M4.8 130 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 132 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 125 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 129 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 133 km
Apr 14, 2014 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho M4.4 132 km
Dec 28, 1991 southern Idaho M4.4 128 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 105 km
Mar 22, 1992 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho M4.3 126 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 103 km
Aug 13, 1998 3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho M4.2 137 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 130 km
Jun 7, 1994 21 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.1 126 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 120 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 86 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 23, 1975 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 24 km 0
May 19, 1962 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 3, 1988 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 15, 1987 EF1 60 km 0
Aug 24, 1984 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 6, 1976 EF1 27 km 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 43 km 0
Jun 1, 1956 EF1 58 km 0
Aug 20, 2018 EF0 1 km 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 76 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 72 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 64 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF0 23 km 0
Oct 16, 1988 EF0 90 km 0
Aug 11, 1988 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 14, 1962 EF0 24 km 0
May 17, 1962 EF0 99 km 0
Aug 2, 1959 EF0 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MUSTANG COMPLEX (377,632 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 MUSTANG COMPLEX 377,632 84 km
2000 CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) 170,322 84 km
2022 MOOSE 142,221 65 km
2000 VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR) 118,045 66 km
2017 MEYERS 68,711 43 km
2007 SAWMILL COMPLEX (WYMAN 2) 68,236 99 km
2000 MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD) 64,810 35 km
2000 SULA COMPLEX (MAYNARD) 62,967 46 km
2021 TRAIL CREEK 62,432 25 km
2013 GOLD PAN COMPLEX 43,216 93 km
1996 SWET-WARRIOR COMPLEX (SWET CREEK) 39,495 96 km
2021 ALDER CREEK 38,189 31 km
2017 LITTLE HOGBACK 34,646 92 km
2011 SADDLE COMPLEX 30,877 78 km
1985 BUTTE 28,559 84 km
2007 ROMBO MOUNTAIN 28,215 57 km
2007 RAT CREEK 25,929 26 km
2007 BITTERROOT FIRE USE COMPLEX (MAGRUDER MTN 1) 25,031 96 km
2000 TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES 22,598 54 km
2011 SALT 22,314 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in

Wisdom has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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