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Philipsburg, MT
Town in Granite County, Montana.
Population
754
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
887
ZIP codes
0
Philipsburg and its ZIP codes
Philipsburg at a glance
- Philipsburg is about 116 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $29,773, 59% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,600 (18% below Montana).
Local data for Philipsburg, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Philipsburg, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,773
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$307,600
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
39.9%
Median age
57.2
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (209), Irish Americans (59), French Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Granite County. PPP loans are for Philipsburg.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,380
931 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$28.7M
FY 2026, $8,660 per person
How people get to work
Philipsburg, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Philipsburg, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
996
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
15
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
16.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Philipsburg, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Philipsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaxvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7 |
| HallCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 24 mi | 736.7 |
| DrummondTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| GoldcreekCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| GarrisonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9.6 |
| RacetrackCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| Deer LodgeCity | 27 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Philipsburg, MT in?
- Philipsburg is in Granite County, Montana.
- What is the population of Philipsburg, MT?
- About 754 people live in Philipsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Philipsburg?
- Nearby places include Maxville (10 mi), Hall (18 mi), Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (24 mi), Drummond (24 mi), Goldcreek (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023