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Wise River, MT
Census-designated place in Beaverhead County, Montana.
Population
30
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
0
Wise River and its ZIP codes
Wise River at a glance
- Wise River is about 5.3 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Wise River, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaverhead County. PPP loans are for Wise River.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,033
4,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $14,416 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wise River, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 8°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Wise River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeweyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Butte | 15 mi | 715.8 |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 17 mi | 736.7 |
| GlenCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| WalkervilleTown | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| Maverick MountainCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| WisdomCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wise River, MT in?
- Wise River is in Beaverhead County, Montana.
- What is the population of Wise River, MT?
- About 30 people live in Wise River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wise River?
- Nearby places include Dewey (4.6 mi), Butte (15 mi), Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (17 mi), Glen (25 mi), Walkerville (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023