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Hobson, MT
City in Judith Basin County, Montana.
Population
160
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
749
ZIP codes
0
Hobson and its ZIP codes
Hobson at a glance
- Hobson is about 98 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Hobson, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Judith Basin County. PPP loans are for Hobson.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,162
521 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.5M
FY 2026, $13,085 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hobson, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hobson, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Hobson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoccasinCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MooreTown | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| King Ranch ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| WindhamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| DanversCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| StanfordTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Sapphire RidgeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Lewistown HeightsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| LewistownCity | 20 mi | 5.7 |
| Deerfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| DentonTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Judith GapCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Surprise Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hobson, MT in?
- Hobson is in Judith Basin County, Montana.
- What is the population of Hobson, MT?
- About 160 people live in Hobson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hobson?
- Nearby places include Moccasin (4.2 mi), Moore (8.6 mi), Utica (11 mi), King Ranch Colony (12 mi), Windham (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023