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Gardiner, MT
Census-designated place in Park County, Montana.
Population
647
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
112
ZIP codes
0
Gardiner and its ZIP codes
Gardiner at a glance
- Gardiner is about 15 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,598, 16% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $633,400 (69% above Montana) and median rent is $769 a month.
Local data for Gardiner, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gardiner, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,598
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$633,400
Median rent
$769/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
51.6%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (142), Irish Americans (107), Mexican Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Park County. PPP loans are for Gardiner.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,822
7,396 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $9,310 per person
How people get to work
Gardiner, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle3.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardiner, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
95
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
13.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardiner, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Gardiner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Corwin SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| JardineCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 14.8 |
| Mammoth, WYCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| South GlastonburyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 17.5 |
| EmigrantCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.8 |
| PrayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 28.6 |
| Hebgen Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardiner, MT in?
- Gardiner is in Park County, Montana.
- What is the population of Gardiner, MT?
- About 647 people live in Gardiner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardiner?
- Nearby places include Corwin Springs (5.2 mi), Jardine (6.6 mi), Mammoth, WY (6.6 mi), South Glastonbury (18 mi), Emigrant (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023