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Cardwell, MT
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Montana.
Population
30
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
0
Cardwell and its ZIP codes
Cardwell at a glance
- Cardwell is 82% denser than Montana as a whole.
Local data for Cardwell, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Cardwell.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,412
2,784 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,296
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $11,544 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cardwell, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
148
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
13.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Cardwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitehallTown | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MammothCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| PonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Rader CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.3 |
| WheatlandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 74.5 |
| Three ForksCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Silver StarCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| LoganCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| BoulderCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| RadersburgCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Twin BridgesTown | 29 mi | 1 |
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| ElkhornCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cardwell, MT in?
- Cardwell is in Jefferson County, Montana.
- What is the population of Cardwell, MT?
- About 30 people live in Cardwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cardwell?
- Nearby places include Whitehall (6.9 mi), Mammoth (14 mi), Harrison (14 mi), Pony (14 mi), Willow Creek (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023