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Baker, MT
City in Fallon County, Montana.
Population
1,489
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,444
ZIP codes
0
Baker and its ZIP codes
Baker at a glance
- Baker is about 188 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 73rd among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $84,750, 17% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,400 (44% below Montana) and median rent is $776 a month.
Local data for Baker, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baker, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,750
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (746), Norwegian Americans (240), Irish Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fallon County. PPP loans are for Baker.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,827
1,163 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,363
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.6M
FY 2026, $7,096 per person
How people get to work
Baker, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit4.9%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baker, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 7°F
14.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baker, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Baker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlevnaTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Marmarth, NDCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| IsmayTown | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Golva, NDCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baker, MT in?
- Baker is in Fallon County, Montana.
- What is the population of Baker, MT?
- About 1,489 people live in Baker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baker?
- Nearby places include Plevna (12 mi), Marmarth, ND (17 mi), Ismay (27 mi), Golva, ND (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023