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Red Lodge, MT
City in Carbon County, Montana.
Population
2,502
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
922
ZIP codes
0
Red Lodge and its ZIP codes
Red Lodge at a glance
- Red Lodge is about 120 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 43rd among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $55,750, 23% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $380,700 and median rent is $717 a month.
Local data for Red Lodge, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Red Lodge, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,750
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$380,700
Median rent
$717/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
46.3%
Median age
59.7
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (667), Irish Americans (574), Polish Americans (197).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Red Lodge.
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
How people get to work
Red Lodge, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.7%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit9.5%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle3.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Red Lodge, 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
81° / 14°F
22.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Lodge, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Red Lodge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BearcreekTown | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.9 |
| LutherCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| RobertsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| BelfryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| RoscoeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BridgerTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| BoydCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| FishtailCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| FrombergTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| JolietTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| AbsarokeeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| EdgarCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| MontaquaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| RockvaleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Lodge, MT in?
- Red Lodge is in Carbon County, Montana.
- What is the population of Red Lodge, MT?
- About 2,502 people live in Red Lodge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Lodge?
- Nearby places include Bearcreek (5.1 mi), Fox (7.1 mi), Luther (10 mi), Roberts (11 mi), Belfry (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023