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Vaughn, MT

Census-designated place in Cascade County, Montana.

Population

1,002

Land area

3.6sq mi

People per sq mi

280

ZIP codes

0

Vaughn and its ZIP codes

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Vaughn at a glance

  • Vaughn is about 37 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 94th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
  • The median household income is $56,250, 22% below the Montana median of $72,509.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,300 (53% below Montana) and median rent is $946 a month.

Local data for Vaughn, MT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Vaughn, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,250

Poverty rate

8.7%

Median home value

$175,300

Median rent

$946/mo

Homeownership

87.1%

Bachelor's or higher

16.3%

Median age

39.3

Average commute

22.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (136), German Americans (114), Norwegian Americans (69).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cascade County. PPP loans are for Vaughn.

Details

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

Cascade County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone81.5%
  • Carpooled6.2%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked7.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Vaughn, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

83° / 13°F

13.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Vaughn, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.0%

U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

16.0%

U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

Cities near Vaughn

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sun PrairieCensus-designated place3.3 mi5.3
Sun RiverCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.9
UlmCensus-designated place10 mi20.3
Fair Haven ColonyCensus-designated place11 mi0.4
Great FallsCity13 mi23.1
Fort ShawCensus-designated place13 mi5.7
PowerCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
Black EagleCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
Cascade ColonyCensus-designated place14 mi0.9
Gibson FlatsCensus-designated place16 mi3.3
Malmstrom AFBCensus-designated place18 mi5.1
SimmsCensus-designated place18 mi7.6
Big Stone ColonyCensus-designated place20 mi0.9
CascadeTown20 mi0.7
FairfieldTown20 mi0.3
Sand CouleeCensus-designated place21 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Vaughn, MT in?
Vaughn is in Cascade County, Montana.
What is the population of Vaughn, MT?
About 1,002 people live in Vaughn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Vaughn?
Nearby places include Sun Prairie (3.3 mi), Sun River (7.2 mi), Ulm (10 mi), Fair Haven Colony (11 mi), Great Falls (13 mi).

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