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Highwood, MT
Census-designated place in Chouteau County, Montana. ZIP codes: 59450.
Population
205
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
1
Highwood and its ZIP codes
Highwood at a glance
- Highwood is about 5.2 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Highwood, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chouteau County. PPP loans are for Highwood.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,267
1,230 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.8M
FY 2026, $13,544 per person
PPP loans
$728K
39 loans, 85 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Highwood, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highwood, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Highwood
1 in or overlapping Highwood. Population shown
Cities near Highwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlowereeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| CarterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| BeltTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort BentonCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| Malmstrom AFBCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| Pleasant Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| TracyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Sand CouleeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Black EagleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| RaynesfordCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| Gibson FlatsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| Big Stone ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Great FallsCity | 24 mi | 23.1 |
| GeraldineTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| StockettCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highwood, MT in?
- Highwood is in Chouteau County, Montana.
- What ZIP codes are in Highwood, MT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Highwood include 59450.
- What is the population of Highwood, MT?
- About 205 people live in Highwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highwood?
- Nearby places include Floweree (14 mi), Carter (15 mi), Belt (16 mi), Fort Benton (17 mi), Malmstrom AFB (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023