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Havre, MT

City in Hill County, Montana.

Population

9,258

Land area

3.7sq mi

People per sq mi

2,496

ZIP codes

0

Havre and its ZIP codes

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Havre at a glance

  • Havre is about 325 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 11th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
  • The median household income is $50,329, 31% below the Montana median of $72,509.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,700 (44% below Montana) and median rent is $844 a month.

Local data for Havre, MT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Havre, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,329

Poverty rate

18.2%

Median home value

$211,700

Median rent

$844/mo

Homeownership

67.5%

Bachelor's or higher

27.3%

Median age

32.1

Average commute

10.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,398), Norwegian Americans (1,006), Irish Americans (655).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hill County. PPP loans are for Havre.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,953

6,783 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,147

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$184M

FY 2026, $11,291 per person

Hill County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Havre, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.2%
  • Carpooled11.2%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked8.8%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home3.1%

Average one-way commute: 10.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Havre, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

391

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 7°F

11.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Havre, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.7%

U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

16.4%

U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Havre

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Havre NorthCensus-designated place1.4 mi3.3
Saddle ButteCensus-designated place2.1 mi2.5
West HavreCensus-designated place2.1 mi1.9
HerronCensus-designated place4.1 mi4.7
Beaver CreekCensus-designated place5.6 mi4.6
LaredoCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
East End ColonyCensus-designated place16 mi0.5
AzureCensus-designated place17 mi4.5
KremlinCensus-designated place19 mi0.4
Hilldale ColonyCensus-designated place19 mi0.4
SangreyCensus-designated place19 mi6.3
BoneauCensus-designated place19 mi2.4
Rocky Boy's AgencyCensus-designated place20 mi8.6
Parker SchoolCensus-designated place21 mi7.4
ChinookCity21 mi0.5
St. PierreCensus-designated place21 mi8.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Havre, MT in?
Havre is in Hill County, Montana.
What is the population of Havre, MT?
About 9,258 people live in Havre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Havre?
Nearby places include Havre North (1.4 mi), Saddle Butte (2.1 mi), West Havre (2.1 mi), Herron (4.1 mi), Beaver Creek (5.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023