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West Yellowstone, MT
Town in Gallatin County, Montana.
Population
1,474
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,624
ZIP codes
0
West Yellowstone and its ZIP codes
West Yellowstone at a glance
- West Yellowstone is about 212 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 75th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $58,839 a year, 19% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $504,300 (34% above Montana) and median rent is $1,045 a month.
Local data for West Yellowstone, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Yellowstone, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,839
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$504,300
Median rent
$1,045/mo
Homeownership
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
8.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (619), German Americans (357), Irish Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallatin County. PPP loans are for West Yellowstone.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,519
74,277 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$836M
FY 2026, $7,031 per person
How people get to work
West Yellowstone, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.1%
- Carpooled26.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.7%
- Bicycle8.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 8.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Yellowstone, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
323
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 0°F
26.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Yellowstone, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near West Yellowstone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hebgen Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Island Park, IDCity | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| Mammoth, WYCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Yellowstone, MT in?
- West Yellowstone is in Gallatin County, Montana.
- What is the population of West Yellowstone, MT?
- About 1,474 people live in West Yellowstone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Yellowstone?
- Nearby places include Hebgen Lake Estates (8.5 mi), Island Park, ID (15 mi), Mammoth, WY (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023