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Sun Prairie, MT
Census-designated place in Cascade County, Montana.
Population
1,171
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
221
ZIP codes
0
Sun Prairie and its ZIP codes
Sun Prairie at a glance
- Sun Prairie is about 29 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $55,688 a year, 23% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 (56% below Montana).
Local data for Sun Prairie, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sun Prairie, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,688
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$164,100
Homeownership
99.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
49.0
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (214), German Americans (155), Norwegian Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cascade County. PPP loans are for Sun Prairie.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,416
36,192 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$856M
FY 2026, $10,140 per person
How people get to work
Sun Prairie, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sun Prairie, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
663
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
246
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
14.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sun Prairie, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Sun Prairie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VaughnCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.6 |
| UlmCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 20.3 |
| Great FallsCity | 9.7 mi | 23.1 |
| Sun RiverCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Black EagleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Fair Haven ColonyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Gibson FlatsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Malmstrom AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| Fort ShawCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| PowerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Big Stone ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Cascade ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Sand CouleeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| TracyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| StockettCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sun Prairie, MT in?
- Sun Prairie is in Cascade County, Montana.
- What is the population of Sun Prairie, MT?
- About 1,171 people live in Sun Prairie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sun Prairie?
- Nearby places include Vaughn (3.3 mi), Ulm (9.5 mi), Great Falls (9.7 mi), Sun River (10 mi), Black Eagle (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023