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Meagher County, MT
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Meagher County, Montana.
Population
2,007
Land area
2,392sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Meagher County
Meagher County at a glance
- Meagher County is 89% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,932, close to the Montana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,800 (31% below Montana) and median rent is $1,263 a month.
- The biggest population centers are White Sulphur Springs (957), Martinsdale (86) and Springdale Colony (17).
Local data for Meagher County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meagher County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,932
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$259,800
Prices +7.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,263/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
58.3
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (396), Irish Americans (335), Norwegian Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,862
704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,748
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.7M
FY 2026, $9,191 per person
PPP loans
$3.1M
109 loans, 526 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$69K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Meagher County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meagher County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
186
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
13.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meagher County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Meagher County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Meagher County, MT?
- White Sulphur Springs is the largest city or town in Meagher County, with about 957 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Meagher County?
- Meagher County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59053, 59642, 59645.
- What is the population of Meagher County, MT?
- About 2,007 people live in Meagher County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Meagher County?
- Meagher County borders Gallatin County, Cascade County, Lewis and Clark County, Park County, Broadwater County, Sweet Grass County, Judith Basin County, Wheatland County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023