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Dillon, MT
City in Beaverhead County, Montana.
Population
4,085
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,152
ZIP codes
0
Dillon and its ZIP codes
Dillon at a glance
- Dillon is about 280 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 32nd most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $61,134 a year, 16% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $256,700 (32% below Montana) and median rent is $864 a month.
Local data for Dillon, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dillon, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,134
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$256,700
Median rent
$864/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
37.2%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (808), Irish Americans (500), Norwegian Americans (365).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaverhead County. PPP loans are for Dillon.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 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
How people get to work
Dillon, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dillon, 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
83° / 15°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dillon, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Dillon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArgentaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| GlenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| GrantCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| AlderCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
| Maverick MountainCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| Twin BridgesTown | 27 mi | 1 |
| SheridanTown | 27 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dillon, MT in?
- Dillon is in Beaverhead County, Montana.
- What is the population of Dillon, MT?
- About 4,085 people live in Dillon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dillon?
- Nearby places include Argenta (12 mi), Glen (18 mi), Grant (25 mi), Alder (27 mi), Maverick Mountain (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023