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St. Ignatius, MT
Town in Lake County, Montana.
Population
977
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,833
ZIP codes
0
St. Ignatius and its ZIP codes
St. Ignatius at a glance
- St. Ignatius is about 239 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,000, 31% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,000 (33% below Montana) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for St. Ignatius, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Ignatius, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,000
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$250,000
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (124), German Americans (101), Scottish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for St. Ignatius.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,190
9,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,778
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $18,691 per person
How people get to work
St. Ignatius, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled17.0%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Ignatius, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
30
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Ignatius, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near St. Ignatius
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RavalliCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.6 |
| CharloCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| Old AgencyCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Kicking HorseCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.4 |
| ArleeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.5 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| RonanCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| EvaroCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 17.2 |
| PabloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| FrenchtownCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.7 |
| HusonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| CondonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 21.4 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| KerrCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| WyeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| PolsonCity | 26 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Ignatius, MT in?
- St. Ignatius is in Lake County, Montana.
- What is the population of St. Ignatius, MT?
- About 977 people live in St. Ignatius, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Ignatius?
- Nearby places include Ravalli (4.5 mi), Charlo (9.3 mi), Old Agency (9.6 mi), Kicking Horse (9.8 mi), Arlee (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023