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Joliet, MT
Town in Carbon County, Montana.
Population
613
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,233
ZIP codes
0
Joliet and its ZIP codes
Joliet at a glance
- Joliet is about 291 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,396, 7% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,500 (37% below Montana) and median rent is $718 a month.
Local data for Joliet, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Joliet, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,396
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$235,500
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (107), Norwegian Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Joliet.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,342
3,141 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,349
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.3M
FY 2026, $8,625 per person
How people get to work
Joliet, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.4%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked21.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Joliet, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
717
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
65
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joliet, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Joliet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontaquaCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| RockvaleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| BoydCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| EdgarCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| FrombergTown | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SilesiaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Park CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| BridgerTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| RobertsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| LaurelCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| ColumbusTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| PryorCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 39.8 |
| AbsarokeeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| BelfryCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| BearcreekTown | 24 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joliet, MT in?
- Joliet is in Carbon County, Montana.
- What is the population of Joliet, MT?
- About 613 people live in Joliet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joliet?
- Nearby places include Montaqua (3.4 mi), Rockvale (5.2 mi), Boyd (5.4 mi), Edgar (5.8 mi), Fromberg (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023