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Valley County, MT
7 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Valley County, Montana.
Population
7,519
Land area
4,926sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Valley County
Valley County at a glance
- Valley County is 80% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,695, close to the Montana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,400 (47% below Montana) and median rent is $767 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Glasgow (3,190), Frazer (387) and St. Marie (306).
Local data for Valley County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valley County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,695
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$198,400
Prices -7.4% in a year
Median rent
$767/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,627), Norwegian Americans (1,442), Irish Americans (640).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,397
2,826 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,938
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $21,542 per person
PPP loans
$20.13M
613 loans, 2,516 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$26.91K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Valley County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valley County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,725
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valley County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Valley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Valley County, MT?
- Glasgow is the largest city or town in Valley County, with about 3,190 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Valley County?
- Valley County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59225, 59230, 59231, 59240, 59241.
- What is the population of Valley County, MT?
- About 7,519 people live in Valley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Valley County?
- Valley County borders Roosevelt County, Phillips County, McCone County, Daniels County, Garfield County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023