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Big Timber, MT
City in Sweet Grass County, Montana.
Population
1,611
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,648
ZIP codes
0
Big Timber and its ZIP codes
Big Timber at a glance
- Big Timber is about 215 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 68th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $66,898 a year, 8% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,200 (26% below Montana) and median rent is $1,109 a month.
Local data for Big Timber, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Timber, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,898
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$278,200
Median rent
$1,109/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (428), Norwegian Americans (233), Irish Americans (192).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sweet Grass County. PPP loans are for Big Timber.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,449
1,478 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,533
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.3M
FY 2026, $12,037 per person
How people get to work
Big Timber, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.8%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Timber, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
14
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Timber, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Big Timber
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreycliffCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Reed PointCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| NyeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Timber, MT in?
- Big Timber is in Sweet Grass County, Montana.
- What is the population of Big Timber, MT?
- About 1,611 people live in Big Timber, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Timber?
- Nearby places include Greycliff (9.9 mi), Springdale (15 mi), Reed Point (21 mi), Nye (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023