Montana
56 counties, 497 cities and towns, and 369 ZIP codes.
Population
1,116,875
Land area
145,550sq mi
People per sq mi
8
Cities and towns
497
Largest cities in Montana
Montana at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $72,509 a year, 10% less than the U.S. figure of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $375,800 (13% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Billings (119,434), Missoula (76,514) and Great Falls (60,329).
Local data for Montana
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals63
- Emergency Rooms60
- Nursing Homes61
- Schools955
- Colleges28
- Libraries115
- Banks374
- Post Offices191
- Parks820
- Grocery Stores479
- Restaurants3,130
- Affordable Housing117
- Home Health Agencies21
- Hospice Care32
- Dialysis Centers19
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals5
- Community Health Centers134
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment99
- National Cemeteries2
- Private Schools109
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools14
- Superfund Sites19
- Toxic Release Facilities61
- Historic Places901
Housing and community stats
Montana, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,509
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$375,800
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.2%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (256,217), Irish Americans (150,953), Norwegian Americans (83,326).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,882
512,424 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,240
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.3B
FY 2026, $10,382 per person
PPP loans
$2.6B
47,066 loans, 324,345 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.2M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Montana, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
0
of 56 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
34,276
162 deaths
Flood insurance policies
3,070
$19M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
19
61 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone901 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montana, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Largest cities in Montana
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Billings | 119,434 | 46.1 |
| Missoula | 76,514 | 35 |
| Great Falls | 60,329 | 23.1 |
| Bozeman | 56,114 | 21.4 |
| Butte | 35,052 | 715.8 |
| Helena | 33,639 | 17.2 |
| Kalispell | 28,504 | 12.9 |
| Belgrade | 11,872 | 4.9 |
| Evergreen | 9,611 | 8.6 |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 9,597 | 736.7 |
| Havre | 9,258 | 3.7 |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | 21.5 |
| Livingston | 8,780 | 6 |
| Whitefish | 8,749 | 7.3 |
| Miles City | 8,407 | 3.4 |
| Helena Valley West Central | 8,056 | 26.4 |
| Laurel | 7,215 | 2.6 |
| Lockwood | 7,181 | 12.9 |
| Sidney | 6,171 | 3.3 |
| Lewistown | 6,087 | 5.7 |
| Four Corners | 5,791 | 10.8 |
| Columbia Falls | 5,615 | 2.3 |
| Orchard Homes | 5,588 | 5.6 |
| Bigfork | 5,565 | 31.3 |
| Polson | 5,428 | 4.5 |
Counties, cities and towns in Montana
Population shown. Largest 400 of 497 cities and towns listed
- Yellowstone County168,957
- Gallatin County124,074
- Missoula County120,672
- Flathead County110,695
- Cascade County84,606
- Lewis and Clark County73,464
- Ravalli County46,727
- Silver Bow County35,785
- Lake County32,561
- Lincoln County21,175
- Park County17,710
- Hill County16,155
- Glacier County13,637
- Sanders County13,285
- Big Horn County12,891
- Jefferson County12,774
- Custer County11,961
- Fergus County11,687
- Richland County11,235
- Carbon County11,116
- Roosevelt County10,526
- Beaverhead County9,713
- Deer Lodge County9,597
- Madison County9,223
- Stillwater County9,182
- Dawson County8,827
- Rosebud County8,165
- Broadwater County7,668
- Valley County7,519
- Powell County7,053
- Blaine County6,949
- Teton County6,353
- Pondera County6,035
- Chouteau County5,906
- Musselshell County5,152
- Toole County5,061
- Mineral County4,959
- Phillips County4,221
- Sweet Grass County3,720
- Sheridan County3,669
- Granite County3,462
- Fallon County2,760
- Judith Basin County2,071
- Wheatland County2,056
- Meagher County2,007
- Liberty County1,952
- Powder River County1,815
- McCone County1,670
- Daniels County1,494
- Carter County1,308
- Prairie County1,250
- Wibaux County1,193
- Garfield County1,094
- Golden Valley County899
- Treasure County732
- Petroleum County447
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Montana?
- Montana has 56 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Montana?
- Billings is the largest city in Montana, with a population of about 119,434.
- What is the population of Montana?
- Montana has about 1,116,875 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Montana?
- There are 369 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Montana.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)