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Montaqua, MT
Census-designated place in Carbon County, Montana.
Population
145
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
103
ZIP codes
0
Montaqua and its ZIP codes
Montaqua at a glance
- Montaqua is about 13 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Montaqua.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.7 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
Environment and hazard risk
Montaqua, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montaqua, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Montaqua
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockvaleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.7 |
| JolietTown | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| EdgarCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| SilesiaCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.9 |
| FrombergTown | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BoydCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Park CityCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.6 |
| LaurelCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| BridgerTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| RobertsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| PryorCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 39.8 |
| ColumbusTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| BelfryCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| AbsarokeeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| BillingsCity | 26 mi | 46.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montaqua, MT in?
- Montaqua is in Carbon County, Montana.
- What is the population of Montaqua, MT?
- About 145 people live in Montaqua, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montaqua?
- Nearby places include Rockvale (1.7 mi), Joliet (3.4 mi), Edgar (4 mi), Silesia (4.9 mi), Fromberg (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023