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Ronan, MT
City in Lake County, Montana.
Population
2,001
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,628
ZIP codes
0
Ronan and its ZIP codes
Ronan at a glance
- Ronan is about 212 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $42,298 a year, 42% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,500 (40% below Montana) and median rent is $880 a month.
Local data for Ronan, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ronan, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,298
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$225,500
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (310), Irish Americans (186), French Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Ronan.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,190
9,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,778
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $18,691 per person
How people get to work
Ronan, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled18.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ronan, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
30
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 22°F
15.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ronan, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Ronan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kicking HorseCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.4 |
| PabloCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.8 |
| CharloCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| KerrCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| PolsonCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| JetteCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| St. IgnatiusTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Finley PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Old AgencyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Kings PointCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| RavalliCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| CondonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 21.4 |
| LindisfarneCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ronan, MT in?
- Ronan is in Lake County, Montana.
- What is the population of Ronan, MT?
- About 2,001 people live in Ronan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ronan?
- Nearby places include Kicking Horse (4.8 mi), Pablo (5 mi), Charlo (6.7 mi), Turtle Lake (10 mi), Kerr (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023