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Darby, MT
Town in Ravalli County, Montana.
Population
527
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
791
ZIP codes
0
Darby and its ZIP codes
Darby at a glance
- Darby is about 103 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,627, 40% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $327,100 (13% below Montana) and median rent is $889 a month.
Local data for Darby, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Darby, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,627
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$327,100
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
57.2
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (177), Irish Americans (143), French Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ravalli County. PPP loans are for Darby.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,614
13,744 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,354
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $10,981 per person
How people get to work
Darby, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Darby, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
91
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 19°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Darby, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Darby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ConnerCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Charlos HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| HamiltonCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| SulaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| CorvallisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| PinesdaleTown | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| VictorCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Darby, MT in?
- Darby is in Ravalli County, Montana.
- What is the population of Darby, MT?
- About 527 people live in Darby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Darby?
- Nearby places include Conner (6.6 mi), Charlos Heights (7.7 mi), Hamilton (16 mi), Sula (16 mi), Corvallis (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023