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Laurel, MT
City in Yellowstone County, Montana.
Population
7,215
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,770
ZIP codes
0
Laurel and its ZIP codes
Laurel at a glance
- Laurel is about 361 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $68,474, 6% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,100 (37% below Montana) and median rent is $974 a month.
Local data for Laurel, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurel, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,474
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$235,100
Median rent
$974/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,649), Irish Americans (720), Mexican Americans (567).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yellowstone County. PPP loans are for Laurel.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,980
87,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.19B
FY 2026, $7,254 per person
How people get to work
Laurel, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.1%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurel, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
900
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
233
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 15°F
14.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurel, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Laurel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Park CityCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.6 |
| SilesiaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.9 |
| RockvaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BillingsCity | 13 mi | 46.1 |
| MontaquaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| EdgarCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| JolietTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ActonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| LockwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12.9 |
| FrombergTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| PryorCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 39.8 |
| BoydCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ColumbusTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| BridgerTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| HuntleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| Mountain View ColonyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurel, MT in?
- Laurel is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- What is the population of Laurel, MT?
- About 7,215 people live in Laurel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurel?
- Nearby places include Park City (8 mi), Silesia (8.8 mi), Rockvale (12 mi), Billings (13 mi), Montaqua (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023