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Heron, MT
Census-designated place in Sanders County, Montana.
Population
328
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
0
Heron and its ZIP codes
Heron at a glance
- Heron is about 8.4 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Heron, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanders County. PPP loans are for Heron.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,888
3,364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,189
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $16,497 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Heron, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,112
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 23°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heron, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Heron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Fork, IDCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| NoxonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Bull LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| East Hope, IDCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Hope, IDCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| Trout CreekCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| Pioneer JunctionCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.5 |
| TroyCity | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| White HavenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
| Kootenai, IDCity | 30 mi | 0.6 |
| LibbyCity | 30 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heron, MT in?
- Heron is in Sanders County, Montana.
- What is the population of Heron, MT?
- About 328 people live in Heron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heron?
- Nearby places include Clark Fork, ID (10 mi), Noxon (12 mi), Bull Lake (13 mi), East Hope, ID (18 mi), Hope, ID (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023