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Melstone, MT
Town in Musselshell County, Montana.
Population
80
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
130
ZIP codes
0
Melstone and its ZIP codes
Melstone at a glance
- Melstone is about 17 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Melstone, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Musselshell County. PPP loans are for Melstone.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,030
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,084
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.2M
FY 2026, $11,255 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Melstone, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
15.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melstone, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Melstone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MusselshellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Kilby Butte ColonyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melstone, MT in?
- Melstone is in Musselshell County, Montana.
- What is the population of Melstone, MT?
- About 80 people live in Melstone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melstone?
- Nearby places include Musselshell (12 mi), Kilby Butte Colony (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023