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Garfield County, MT
1 city or town and 6 ZIP codes in Garfield County, Montana.
Population
1,094
Land area
4,677sq mi
People per sq mi
0
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Garfield County
Garfield County at a glance
- Garfield County is 97% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,583 a year, 4% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,900 (55% below Montana) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Garfield County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garfield County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,583
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (161), Irish Americans (160), Norwegian Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,702
322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,475
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.55M
FY 2026, $11,549 per person
PPP loans
$3.61M
210 loans, 400 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$5,120
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Garfield County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone39.2%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home43.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garfield County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
865
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 5°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garfield County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Garfield County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Garfield County, MT?
- Jordan is the largest city or town in Garfield County, with about 321 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Garfield County?
- Garfield County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59058, 59077, 59312, 59318, 59322.
- What is the population of Garfield County, MT?
- About 1,094 people live in Garfield County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Garfield County?
- Garfield County borders Custer County, Rosebud County, Valley County, Phillips County, McCone County, Prairie County, Petroleum County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023