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Busby, MT
Census-designated place in Big Horn County, Montana.
Population
569
Land area
14.3sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
0
Busby and its ZIP codes
Busby at a glance
- Busby is about 5.2 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,071 a year, 36% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,600 (64% below Montana) and median rent is $405 a month.
Local data for Busby, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Busby, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,071
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$405/mo
Homeownership
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (19), Irish Americans (13), Norwegian Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Big Horn County. PPP loans are for Busby.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,360
3,674 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,918
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $13,107 per person
How people get to work
Busby, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked19.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Busby, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
622
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 9°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Busby, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
27.1%
U.S. 12.8% +14.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Busby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MuddyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 28.6 |
| Lame DeerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 55.6 |
| Lodge GrassTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Crow AgencyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.3 |
| BirneyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 15.1 |
| Forty Mile ColonyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Busby, MT in?
- Busby is in Big Horn County, Montana.
- What is the population of Busby, MT?
- About 569 people live in Busby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Busby?
- Nearby places include Muddy (10 mi), Lame Deer (20 mi), Lodge Grass (24 mi), Crow Agency (24 mi), Birney (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023