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Wye, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Ravalli County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,222 Population 418/sq mi density
$106,667 Median Income $44,411 per capita
$520,700 Home Value $554,389 Zillow
$1,804 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 4,118 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$106,667 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$520,700 home value, $1,804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,288 ft (1,002 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates46.9523°N, 114.1331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRavalli County County
Nearest AirportMissoula Montana (MSO)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.4"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 42.9"
Wettest Month (May) 1.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience27.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

373 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 M5.8 119 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 113 km
Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 141 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 121 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 130 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 134 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 135 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 121 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 137 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 121 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 118 km
Jun 28, 2000 21 km SE of Clinton, Montana M4.0 58 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 108 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 98 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 131 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 120 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 126 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 93 km
Mar 13, 2017 4 km ESE of Avon, Montana M3.8 128 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 23, 1975 EF2 89 km 0
May 9, 2023 EF0 46 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 7, 1995 EF0 72 km 0
Mar 3, 1991 EF0 20 km 0
Aug 15, 1990 EF0 58 km 0
Oct 16, 1988 EF0 78 km 0
Aug 11, 1988 EF0 93 km 0
Jul 20, 1983 EF0 6 km 0
May 4, 1971 EF0 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICE RIDGE (171,473 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 RICE RIDGE 171,473 77 km
2007 SAWMILL COMPLEX (WYMAN 2) 68,236 63 km
2017 LOLO PEAK 62,316 33 km
2007 BRIDGE 36,732 71 km
2007 JOCKO LAKES 35,759 46 km
2017 LITTLE HOGBACK 34,646 71 km
2003 FISH CREEK COMPLEX (THOMPSON CREEK) 33,779 42 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK 33,044 95 km
2012 FERN 29,736 60 km
2012 FREEZE OUT 28,355 83 km
2017 LIBERTY 27,731 34 km
2003 BARTLETT MOUNTAIN 27,614 88 km
2017 SUNRISE 26,896 55 km
2003 COONEY RIDGE 25,741 39 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 90 km
2007 CONGER CREEK 22,936 91 km
2000 MONTURE-SPREAD RIDGE (MONTURE) 22,493 80 km
2012 CEDAR 21,305 81 km
2003 MINERAL-PRIMM (MINERAL AND PRIMM) 20,888 28 km
2023 NIARADA 20,686 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Wye has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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