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Colstrip, MT
City in Rosebud County, Montana.
Population
2,101
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
519
ZIP codes
0
Colstrip and its ZIP codes
Colstrip at a glance
- Colstrip is about 68 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $82,500, 14% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,900 (48% below Montana) and median rent is $659 a month.
Local data for Colstrip, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colstrip, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,500
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$194,900
Median rent
$659/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
10.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (352), Irish Americans (245), Norwegian Americans (163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rosebud County. PPP loans are for Colstrip.
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
How people get to work
Colstrip, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 10.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colstrip, 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
85° / 14°F
16.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colstrip, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Colstrip
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lame DeerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 55.6 |
| MuddyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 28.6 |
| ForsythCity | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 20.7 |
| RosebudCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colstrip, MT in?
- Colstrip is in Rosebud County, Montana.
- What is the population of Colstrip, MT?
- About 2,101 people live in Colstrip, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colstrip?
- Nearby places include Lame Deer (20 mi), Muddy (23 mi), Forsyth (26 mi), Ashland (26 mi), Rosebud (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023