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Basin, MT
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Montana.
Population
352
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
0
Basin and its ZIP codes
Basin at a glance
- Basin is about 3.6 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Basin, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Basin.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,412
2,784 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,296
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $11,544 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Basin, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
148
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 12°F
10.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Basin, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Basin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoulderCity | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Jefferson CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 23.2 |
| RiminiCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ElkhornCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| ClancyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 39.2 |
| EllistonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.1 |
| WalkervilleTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| RacetrackCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Deer LodgeCity | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| Helena West SideCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 15.1 |
| South HillsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.9 |
| Montana CityCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 34.1 |
| HelenaCity | 25 mi | 17.2 |
| East HelenaCity | 28 mi | 4.1 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 13.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Basin, MT in?
- Basin is in Jefferson County, Montana.
- What is the population of Basin, MT?
- About 352 people live in Basin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Basin?
- Nearby places include Boulder (8.7 mi), Jefferson City (15 mi), Rimini (15 mi), Elkhorn (16 mi), Clancy (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023