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Denton, MT
Town in Fergus County, Montana.
Population
193
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
271
ZIP codes
0
Denton and its ZIP codes
Denton at a glance
- Denton is about 35 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Denton, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fergus County. PPP loans are for Denton.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,109
4,697 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,801
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $10,988 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Denton, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
660
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
32
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
15.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denton, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Denton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee CreekCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| DanversCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Deerfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| StanfordTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Square ButteCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| MoccasinCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| WindhamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Surprise Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| HobsonCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| King Ranch ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| GeraldineTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| GeyserCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| MooreTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denton, MT in?
- Denton is in Fergus County, Montana.
- What is the population of Denton, MT?
- About 193 people live in Denton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denton?
- Nearby places include Coffee Creek (6.7 mi), Danvers (13 mi), Deerfield Colony (13 mi), Stanford (18 mi), Square Butte (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023