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Sleeping Buffalo, MT
Census-designated place in Phillips County, Montana.
Population
9
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
0
Sleeping Buffalo and its ZIP codes
Sleeping Buffalo at a glance
- Sleeping Buffalo is about 6.3 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Sleeping Buffalo, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phillips County. PPP loans are for Sleeping Buffalo.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,313
1,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,151
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65M
FY 2026, $15,419 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sleeping Buffalo, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,297
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Sleeping Buffalo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SacoTown | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| East Malta ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| MaltaCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| WhitewaterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| HinsdaleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.5 |
| Loring ColonyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sleeping Buffalo, MT in?
- Sleeping Buffalo is in Phillips County, Montana.
- What is the population of Sleeping Buffalo, MT?
- About 9 people live in Sleeping Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sleeping Buffalo?
- Nearby places include Saco (8.9 mi), East Malta Colony (9.9 mi), Malta (18 mi), Whitewater (20 mi), Hinsdale (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023