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Dawson County, MT
5 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Dawson County, Montana.
Population
8,827
Land area
2,372sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Dawson County
Dawson County at a glance
- Dawson County is 52% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,334, close to the Montana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,300 (51% below Montana) and median rent is $815 a month.
- Its largest cities are Glendive (4,810), West Glendive (2,121) and Richey (238).
Local data for Dawson County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dawson County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,334
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$185,300
Prices -1.1% in a year
Median rent
$815/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,116), Irish Americans (1,242), Norwegian Americans (947).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,550
3,338 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,246
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.7M
FY 2026, $10,037 per person
PPP loans
$19.7M
562 loans, 2,204 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$34.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dawson County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dawson County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
796
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 9°F
14.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dawson County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dawson County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dawson County, MT?
- Glendive is the largest city or town in Dawson County, with about 4,810 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dawson County?
- Dawson County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59315, 59330, 59339.
- What is the population of Dawson County, MT?
- About 8,827 people live in Dawson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dawson County?
- Dawson County borders Richland County, McCone County, Prairie County, Wibaux County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023