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Black Eagle, MT
Census-designated place in Cascade County, Montana. ZIP codes: 59414.
Population
781
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
507
ZIP codes
1
Black Eagle and its ZIP codes
Black Eagle at a glance
- Black Eagle is about 66 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,545, 4% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,400 (49% below Montana) and median rent is $1,182 a month.
Local data for Black Eagle, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Black Eagle, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,545
Poverty rate
31.4%
Median home value
$190,400
Median rent
$1,182/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (101), Irish Americans (99), Mexican Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cascade County. PPP loans are for Black Eagle.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,416
36,192 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$856M
FY 2026, $10,140 per person
PPP loans
$7.1M
65 loans, 1,099 jobs reported
How people get to work
Black Eagle, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle5.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Black Eagle, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
663
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
246
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Black Eagle, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Black Eagle
1 in or overlapping Black Eagle. Population shown
Cities near Black Eagle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Great FallsCity | 2 mi | 23.1 |
| Gibson FlatsCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Malmstrom AFBCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Big Stone ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Sand CouleeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.7 |
| TracyCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Sun PrairieCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| StockettCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| VaughnCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| UlmCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 20.3 |
| Pleasant Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| FlowereeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| BeltTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Fair Haven ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Sun RiverCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Black Eagle, MT in?
- Black Eagle is in Cascade County, Montana.
- What ZIP codes are in Black Eagle, MT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Black Eagle include 59414.
- What is the population of Black Eagle, MT?
- About 781 people live in Black Eagle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Black Eagle?
- Nearby places include Great Falls (2 mi), Gibson Flats (4.2 mi), Malmstrom AFB (4.4 mi), Big Stone Colony (9.1 mi), Sand Coulee (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023