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Elmo, MT
Census-designated place in Lake County, Montana.
Population
290
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
916
ZIP codes
0
Elmo and its ZIP codes
Elmo at a glance
- Elmo is about 119 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Elmo.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,190
9,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,778
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $18,691 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elmo, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
30
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elmo, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Elmo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Big ArmCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 5.4 |
| LindisfarneCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.6 |
| Lake Mary RonanCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1 |
| RollinsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.9 |
| NiaradaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 49.5 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Kings PointCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| JetteCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| KerrCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| PolsonCity | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 14.1 |
| Finley PointCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| Bear DanceCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| LonepineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.4 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elmo, MT in?
- Elmo is in Lake County, Montana.
- What is the population of Elmo, MT?
- About 290 people live in Elmo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elmo?
- Nearby places include Dayton (3.9 mi), Big Arm (3.9 mi), Lindisfarne (6 mi), Lake Mary Ronan (7 mi), Rollins (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023