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Fallon County, MT
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Fallon County, Montana.
Population
2,760
Land area
1,621sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Fallon County
Fallon County at a glance
- Fallon County is 78% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,250, 5% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,800 (35% below Montana) and median rent is $779 a month.
- Its largest cities are Baker (1,489) and Plevna (209).
Local data for Fallon County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fallon County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$244,800
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,213), Norwegian Americans (556), Irish Americans (256).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,827
1,163 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,363
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.6M
FY 2026, $7,096 per person
PPP loans
$13.3M
298 loans, 1,164 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,713
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fallon County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fallon County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
475
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 6°F
15.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fallon County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fallon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fallon County, MT?
- Baker is the largest city or town in Fallon County, with about 1,489 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fallon County?
- Fallon County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59313, 59344, 59354.
- What is the population of Fallon County, MT?
- About 2,760 people live in Fallon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fallon County?
- Fallon County borders Custer County, Bowman County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Carter County, Prairie County, Wibaux County, Harding County, SD, Slope County, ND.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023