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Birney, MT
Census-designated place in Rosebud County, Montana.
Population
17
Land area
15.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
0
Birney and its ZIP codes
Birney at a glance
- Birney is 85% less dense than Montana as a whole.
Local data for Birney, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rosebud County. PPP loans are for Birney.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,874
3,616 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.4M
FY 2026, $10,977 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Birney, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 9°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Birney, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.7%
U.S. 33.3% +17.4 pts
Diabetes
23.7%
U.S. 12.1% +11.6 pts
Smoking
37.4%
U.S. 12.8% +24.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Birney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lame DeerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 55.6 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 20.7 |
| MuddyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 28.6 |
| BusbyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 14.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Birney, MT in?
- Birney is in Rosebud County, Montana.
- What is the population of Birney, MT?
- About 17 people live in Birney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Birney?
- Nearby places include Lame Deer (14 mi), Ashland (16 mi), Muddy (18 mi), Busby (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023