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Pray, MT
Census-designated place in Park County, Montana.
Population
1,129
Land area
28.6sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
0
Pray and its ZIP codes
Pray at a glance
- Pray is about 5.1 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 87th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $96,250 a year, 33% more than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $629,600 (68% above Montana).
Local data for Pray, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pray, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,250
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$629,600
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
55.7
Average commute
35.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (235), Irish Americans (147), Norwegian Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Park County. PPP loans are for Pray.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,822
7,396 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $9,310 per person
How people get to work
Pray, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.7%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit6.2%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pray, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
95
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
16.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pray, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Pray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmigrantCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 10.8 |
| Pine CreekCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| South GlastonburyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 17.5 |
| WineglassCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.3 |
| LivingstonCity | 18 mi | 6 |
| Corwin SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| JardineCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 14.8 |
| GardinerCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.8 |
| BozemanCity | 27 mi | 21.4 |
| Gallatin GatewayCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.8 |
| King Arthur ParkCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| Mammoth, WYCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pray, MT in?
- Pray is in Park County, Montana.
- What is the population of Pray, MT?
- About 1,129 people live in Pray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pray?
- Nearby places include Emigrant (4.6 mi), Pine Creek (8.4 mi), South Glastonbury (8.8 mi), Wineglass (15 mi), Livingston (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023