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Deer Lodge, MT
City in Powell County, Montana.
Population
3,021
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,947
ZIP codes
0
Deer Lodge and its ZIP codes
Deer Lodge at a glance
- Deer Lodge is about 254 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 40th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $60,302, 17% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,600 (34% below Montana) and median rent is $852 a month.
Local data for Deer Lodge, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deer Lodge, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,302
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$852/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (766), Irish Americans (381), Scottish Americans (195).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Powell County. PPP loans are for Deer Lodge.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,985
2,457 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,516
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$68.3M
FY 2026, $9,835 per person
How people get to work
Deer Lodge, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deer Lodge, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
740
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
19
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 11°F
14.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deer Lodge, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Deer Lodge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RacetrackCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GarrisonCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 9.6 |
| GoldcreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| EllistonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.1 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.4 |
| BasinCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 12.7 |
| RiminiCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| MaxvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7 |
| HallCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| DrummondTown | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| WalkervilleTown | 27 mi | 2.2 |
| PhilipsburgTown | 27 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deer Lodge, MT in?
- Deer Lodge is in Powell County, Montana.
- What is the population of Deer Lodge, MT?
- About 3,021 people live in Deer Lodge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deer Lodge?
- Nearby places include Racetrack (8.4 mi), Garrison (9.2 mi), Goldcreek (16 mi), Elliston (17 mi), Avon (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023