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Wise River, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Silver Bow County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
24 Population 32/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $36,125 per capita
$421,400 Home Value $607,823 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
454 Violent Crime/100K 3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$421,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wise River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,654 ft (1,723 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates45.7944°N, 112.9438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySilver Bow County County
Nearest AirportHelena Regional (HLN)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

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

621 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 124 km
Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 54 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 113 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 115 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 127 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 77 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 122 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 149 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 148 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 134 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 64 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 123 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 135 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 133 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 84 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 123 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 73 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 64 km
Feb 17, 1992 24 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.0 123 km
Mar 10, 1996 17 km NNW of Lima, Montana M4.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 56 km 0
May 19, 1962 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 3, 1988 EF1 60 km 0
Jun 28, 1982 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 6, 1976 EF1 58 km 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 22 km 0
Jun 1, 1956 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 20, 2018 EF0 43 km 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 68 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 35 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 64 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 97 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF0 39 km 0
Aug 11, 1988 EF0 72 km 0
May 4, 1971 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 14, 1962 EF0 56 km 0
May 17, 1962 EF0 70 km 0
Aug 2, 1959 EF0 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR) (118,045 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR) 118,045 91 km
2017 MEYERS 68,711 52 km
2007 SAWMILL COMPLEX (WYMAN 2) 68,236 95 km
2000 MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD) 64,810 53 km
2000 SULA COMPLEX (MAYNARD) 62,967 79 km
2021 TRAIL CREEK 62,432 67 km
2021 ALDER CREEK 38,189 16 km
2017 LITTLE HOGBACK 34,646 87 km
2007 ROMBO MOUNTAIN 28,215 93 km
2021 HAYSTACK 26,118 68 km
2007 RAT CREEK 25,929 63 km
2000 TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES 22,598 93 km
2000 VALLEY COMPLEX (COYOTE) 20,601 77 km
2022 TRAIL RIDGE 19,532 68 km
2006 CLARKS CANYON 14,848 84 km
2007 PATTENGAIL CREEK 13,471 22 km
2011 FORTY ONE COMPLEX 12,679 86 km
2005 SIGNAL ROCK 12,653 74 km
2000 MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX (COUGAR CREEK) 11,655 69 km
2018 GOLDSTONE 9,812 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
October 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Wise River has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 19°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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