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Scobey, MT
City in Daniels County, Montana.
Population
861
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,170
ZIP codes
0
Scobey and its ZIP codes
Scobey at a glance
- Scobey is about 152 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,250 a year, 28% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,200 (50% below Montana) and median rent is $573 a month.
Local data for Scobey, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scobey, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,250
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$188,200
Median rent
$573/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
57.1
Average commute
11.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (191), German Americans (116), Swedish Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Daniels County. PPP loans are for Scobey.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,458
549 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,349
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.1M
FY 2026, $11,516 per person
How people get to work
Scobey, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 11.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scobey, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
84° / -1°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scobey, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Scobey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlaxvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WhitetailCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| PeerlessCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| RedstoneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| OutlookTown | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scobey, MT in?
- Scobey is in Daniels County, Montana.
- What is the population of Scobey, MT?
- About 861 people live in Scobey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scobey?
- Nearby places include Flaxville (11 mi), Whitetail (14 mi), Peerless (19 mi), Redstone (22 mi), Outlook (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023