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West Glendive, MT
Census-designated place in Dawson County, Montana.
Population
2,121
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
552
ZIP codes
0
West Glendive and its ZIP codes
West Glendive at a glance
- West Glendive is about 72 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 49th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $54,922 a year, 24% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,400 (52% below Montana) and median rent is $778 a month.
Local data for West Glendive, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Glendive, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,922
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$179,400
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
14.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (895), Irish Americans (402), Norwegian Americans (302).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawson County. PPP loans are for West Glendive.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,550
3,338 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,246
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.7M
FY 2026, $10,037 per person
How people get to work
West Glendive, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.5%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Glendive, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
796
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 9°F
14.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Glendive, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near West Glendive
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlendiveCity | 2.4 mi | 3.5 |
| LindsayCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| FallonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.1 |
| WibauxTown | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Glendive, MT in?
- West Glendive is in Dawson County, Montana.
- What is the population of West Glendive, MT?
- About 2,121 people live in West Glendive, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Glendive?
- Nearby places include Glendive (2.4 mi), Lindsay (21 mi), Bloomfield (23 mi), Fallon (25 mi), Wibaux (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023