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Turah, MT

Census-designated place in Missoula County, Montana.

Population

543

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

407

ZIP codes

0

Turah and its ZIP codes

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Turah at a glance

  • Turah is about 53 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $130,417, 80% above the Montana median of $72,509.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $470,400 (25% above Montana).

Housing and community stats

Turah, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$130,417

Poverty rate

3.5%

Median home value

$470,400

Homeownership

86.2%

Bachelor's or higher

37.9%

Median age

42.1

Average commute

24.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (65), Ukrainian Americans (43), Irish Americans (40).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Missoula County. PPP loans are for Turah.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,053

65,880 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,223

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$872M

FY 2026, $7,394 per person

Missoula County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Turah, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.4%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle3.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.2%

Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Turah, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,485

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

215

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 20°F

17.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Turah, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.4%

U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Turah

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PiltzvilleCensus-designated place2.3 mi0.7
Bonner-West RiversideCensus-designated place4 mi1.5
East MissoulaCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.2
Twin CreeksCensus-designated place6.8 mi1.1
ClintonCensus-designated place7.2 mi3.3
MissoulaCity8.4 mi35
Orchard HomesCensus-designated place12 mi5.6
PotomacCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
LoloCensus-designated place14 mi9.5
CarltonCensus-designated place16 mi6.2
WyeCensus-designated place16 mi2.9
FlorenceCensus-designated place19 mi0.8
EvaroCensus-designated place19 mi17.2
FrenchtownCensus-designated place25 mi6.7
ArleeCensus-designated place26 mi6.5
StevensvilleTown26 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Turah, MT in?
Turah is in Missoula County, Montana.
What is the population of Turah, MT?
About 543 people live in Turah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Turah?
Nearby places include Piltzville (2.3 mi), Bonner-West Riverside (4 mi), East Missoula (6.4 mi), Twin Creeks (6.8 mi), Clinton (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023