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Hill County, MT
21 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Hill County, Montana.
Population
16,155
Land area
2,899sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Hill County
Hill County at a glance
- Hill County is 27% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,798, 27% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,600 (46% below Montana) and median rent is $776 a month.
- Its largest cities are Havre (9,258), Havre North (890) and Azure (406).
Local data for Hill County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hill County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,798
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$202,600
Prices +7.9% in a year
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,578), Norwegian Americans (1,509), Irish Americans (1,049).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$24.6M
649 loans, 3,365 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$65.09K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hill County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hill County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
391
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
11.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hill County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hill County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hill County, MT?
- Havre is the largest city or town in Hill County, with about 9,258 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hill County?
- Hill County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59501, 59521, 59525, 59528, 59530.
- What is the population of Hill County, MT?
- About 16,155 people live in Hill County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hill County?
- Hill County borders Blaine County, Chouteau County, Liberty County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023