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Sidney, MT
City in Richland County, Montana.
Population
6,171
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,877
ZIP codes
0
Sidney and its ZIP codes
Sidney at a glance
- Sidney is about 245 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $62,538 a year, 14% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,900 (37% below Montana) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Sidney, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sidney, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,538
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,188), Norwegian Americans (1,195), Irish Americans (857).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Sidney.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,740
4,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,508
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.8M
FY 2026, $7,379 per person
How people get to work
Sidney, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sidney, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
708
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 7°F
15.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sidney, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Sidney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CraneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| FairviewTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| East Fairview, NDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| SavageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Fox LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.2 |
| Alexander, NDCity | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| Trenton, NDCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
| BainvilleTown | 30 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sidney, MT in?
- Sidney is in Richland County, Montana.
- What is the population of Sidney, MT?
- About 6,171 people live in Sidney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sidney?
- Nearby places include Crane (11 mi), Fairview (11 mi), East Fairview, ND (11 mi), Savage (20 mi), Fox Lake (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023