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Circle, MT
Town in McCone County, Montana.
Population
514
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
0
Circle and its ZIP codes
Circle at a glance
- Circle is about 86 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,417, 4% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,900 (54% below Montana) and median rent is $547 a month.
Local data for Circle, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Circle, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,417
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$171,900
Median rent
$547/mo
Homeownership
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (195), Norwegian Americans (108), Irish Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCone County. PPP loans are for Circle.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,842
562 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.86M
FY 2026, $45,609 per person
How people get to work
Circle, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Circle, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
719
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 8°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Circle, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Circle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrockwayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LindsayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| RicheyTown | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| VidaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Circle, MT in?
- Circle is in McCone County, Montana.
- What is the population of Circle, MT?
- About 514 people live in Circle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Circle?
- Nearby places include Brockway (12 mi), Lindsay (24 mi), Richey (29 mi), Vida (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023