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Shawmut, MT
Census-designated place in Wheatland County, Montana.
Population
36
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
0
Shawmut and its ZIP codes
Shawmut at a glance
- Shawmut is about 2.2 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Shawmut, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wheatland County. PPP loans are for Shawmut.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,657
567 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,956
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.2M
FY 2026, $9,272 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shawmut, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
Cities near Shawmut
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RyegateTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Golden Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Springwater ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HarlowtonCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Duncan Ranch ColonyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| Judith GapCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| TwodotCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| LavinaTown | 27 mi | 1 |
| RapeljeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shawmut, MT in?
- Shawmut is in Wheatland County, Montana.
- What is the population of Shawmut, MT?
- About 36 people live in Shawmut, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shawmut?
- Nearby places include Ryegate (13 mi), Golden Valley Colony (13 mi), Springwater Colony (14 mi), Harlowton (17 mi), Duncan Ranch Colony (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023