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Shepherd, MT
Census-designated place in Yellowstone County, Montana.
Population
353
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
159
ZIP codes
0
Shepherd and its ZIP codes
Shepherd at a glance
- Shepherd is about 21 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Shepherd, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yellowstone County. PPP loans are for Shepherd.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,980
87,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,254 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shepherd, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
900
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
233
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
14.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shepherd, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Shepherd
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuntleyCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| WordenCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2 |
| LockwoodCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 12.9 |
| BallantineCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BillingsCity | 15 mi | 46.1 |
| NibbeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ActonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Pompeys PillarCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Mountain View ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| BroadviewTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| LaurelCity | 28 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shepherd, MT in?
- Shepherd is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- What is the population of Shepherd, MT?
- About 353 people live in Shepherd, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shepherd?
- Nearby places include Huntley (3.7 mi), Worden (9 mi), Lockwood (9.1 mi), Ballantine (9.8 mi), Billings (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023