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Libby, MT
City in Lincoln County, Montana.
Population
3,042
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,651
ZIP codes
0
Libby and its ZIP codes
Libby at a glance
- Libby is about 215 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 38th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $34,143 a year, 53% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,400 (32% below Montana) and median rent is $672 a month.
Local data for Libby, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Libby, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,143
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median home value
$257,400
Median rent
$672/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
51.0
Average commute
9.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (496), Irish Americans (265), Norwegian Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Libby.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,036
6,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $12,980 per person
How people get to work
Libby, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 9.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Libby, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
51
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Libby, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Libby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White HavenCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| Pioneer JunctionCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.5 |
| TroyCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Bull LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| SylvaniteCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.7 |
| NoxonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.2 |
| HeronCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Libby, MT in?
- Libby is in Lincoln County, Montana.
- What is the population of Libby, MT?
- About 3,042 people live in Libby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Libby?
- Nearby places include White Haven (3.3 mi), Pioneer Junction (5.4 mi), Troy (16 mi), Bull Lake (17 mi), Sylvanite (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023