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Whitehall, MT
Town in Jefferson County, Montana.
Population
1,156
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,640
ZIP codes
0
Whitehall and its ZIP codes
Whitehall at a glance
- Whitehall is about 214 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 86th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $44,844, 38% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,100 (48% below Montana) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Whitehall, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitehall, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,844
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (288), Irish Americans (186), Polish Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Whitehall.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,412
2,784 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,296
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $11,544 per person
How people get to work
Whitehall, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitehall, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
148
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitehall, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Whitehall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CardwellCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Rader CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.3 |
| MammothCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Silver StarCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| PonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
| WalkervilleTown | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| WheatlandCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 74.5 |
| Twin BridgesTown | 25 mi | 1 |
| BoulderCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| Three ForksCity | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| Butte | 29 mi | 715.8 |
| SheridanTown | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitehall, MT in?
- Whitehall is in Jefferson County, Montana.
- What is the population of Whitehall, MT?
- About 1,156 people live in Whitehall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitehall?
- Nearby places include Cardwell (6.9 mi), Rader Creek (11 mi), Mammoth (14 mi), Silver Star (16 mi), Pony (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023