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Essex, MT
Census-designated place in Flathead County, Montana.
Population
82
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
158
ZIP codes
0
Essex and its ZIP codes
Essex at a glance
- Essex is about 21 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Essex, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Flathead County. PPP loans are for Essex.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,562
51,035 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$884M
FY 2026, $8,467 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Essex, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,250
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
372
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
34.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Essex
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PinnacleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| SnowslipCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| East Glacier Park VillageCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.4 |
| Martin CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| Hungry HorseCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| CoramCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| West GlacierCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| BigforkCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 31.3 |
| Swan LakeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.6 |
| Columbia FallsCity | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| Woods BayCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| Helena FlatsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Essex, MT in?
- Essex is in Flathead County, Montana.
- What is the population of Essex, MT?
- About 82 people live in Essex, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Essex?
- Nearby places include Pinnacle (4.9 mi), Snowslip (7.9 mi), East Glacier Park Village (21 mi), Martin City (21 mi), Hungry Horse (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023