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Dewey, MT
Census-designated place in Beaverhead County, Montana.
Population
26
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
0
Dewey and its ZIP codes
Dewey at a glance
- Dewey is about 13 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Dewey, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaverhead County. PPP loans are for Dewey.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,033
4,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $14,416 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dewey, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Dewey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wise RiverCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Butte | 12 mi | 715.8 |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 20 mi | 736.7 |
| GlenCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| WalkervilleTown | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| Rader CreekCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 20.3 |
| Maverick MountainCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| Silver StarCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| Twin BridgesTown | 30 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dewey, MT in?
- Dewey is in Beaverhead County, Montana.
- What is the population of Dewey, MT?
- About 26 people live in Dewey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dewey?
- Nearby places include Wise River (4.6 mi), Butte (12 mi), Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (20 mi), Glen (22 mi), Walkerville (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023