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Big Sandy, MT

Town in Chouteau County, Montana.

Population

784

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,645

ZIP codes

0

Big Sandy and its ZIP codes

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Big Sandy at a glance

  • Big Sandy is about 214 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,521, 17% below the Montana median of $72,509.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 (50% below Montana) and median rent is $550 a month.

Local data for Big Sandy, MT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Big Sandy, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,521

Poverty rate

8.5%

Median home value

$187,500

Median rent

$550/mo

Homeownership

74.5%

Bachelor's or higher

17.2%

Median age

43.4

Average commute

16.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (156), Norwegian Americans (111), Irish Americans (70).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chouteau County. PPP loans are for Big Sandy.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,267

1,230 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,888

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$79.84M

FY 2026, $13,544 per person

Chouteau County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Big Sandy, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.6%
  • Carpooled16.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.3%

Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Big Sandy, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: avalanche

Storm events since 1996

447

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 10°F

13.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Big Sandy, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.0%

U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Big Sandy

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Rocky Boy WestCensus-designated place10 mi5.4
Box ElderCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
BoneauCensus-designated place14 mi2.4
St. PierreCensus-designated place14 mi8.1
SangreyCensus-designated place16 mi6.3
Rocky Boy's AgencyCensus-designated place16 mi8.6
AzureCensus-designated place17 mi4.5
Parker SchoolCensus-designated place18 mi7.4
LaredoCensus-designated place20 mi0.2
LomaCensus-designated place23 mi3.4
KremlinCensus-designated place27 mi0.4
Sunnybrook ColonyCensus-designated place28 mi0.2
GildfordCensus-designated place28 mi1.1
HerronCensus-designated place29 mi4.7
Beaver CreekCensus-designated place29 mi4.6
HinghamTown30 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Big Sandy, MT in?
Big Sandy is in Chouteau County, Montana.
What is the population of Big Sandy, MT?
About 784 people live in Big Sandy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Big Sandy?
Nearby places include Rocky Boy West (10 mi), Box Elder (11 mi), Boneau (14 mi), St. Pierre (14 mi), Sangrey (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023