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Beaverhead County, MT
12 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Beaverhead County, Montana.
Population
9,713
Land area
5,543sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County at a glance
- Beaverhead County is 77% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,268, 16% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $308,300 (18% below Montana) and median rent is $837 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dillon (4,085), Lima (218) and Wisdom (110).
Local data for Beaverhead County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beaverhead County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,268
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$308,300
Prices +8.6% in a year
Median rent
$837/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
37.7%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,385), Irish Americans (1,401), Norwegian Americans (788).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,033
4,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $14,416 per person
PPP loans
$16M
410 loans, 2,546 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$121K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Beaverhead County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beaverhead County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
377
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beaverhead County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Beaverhead County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Beaverhead County, MT?
- Dillon is the largest city or town in Beaverhead County, with about 4,085 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Beaverhead County?
- Beaverhead County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59724, 59725, 59736, 59739, 59743.
- What is the population of Beaverhead County, MT?
- About 9,713 people live in Beaverhead County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Beaverhead County?
- Beaverhead County borders Ravalli County, Silver Bow County, Fremont County, ID, Deer Lodge County, Madison County, Lemhi County, ID, Clark County, ID.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023