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Big Timber, MT

Sweet Grass CountyElev. 1,247 m
Population
1,530
Median home
$235,100
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Big Timber

Big Timber is home to roughly 1,530 residents. Big Timber sits in Sweet Grass County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $63,514. Homes carry a median value of $235,100, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.5%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,530
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$63,514
Per-capita income
$31,988
Poverty rate
10.1%
High-school grad or higher
95.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
21.9 min
Work from home
10.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance30.3%
Sales & office18.5%
Service15.1%
Production, transportation & material moving4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$235,100
Median gross rent
$1,009/mo
Owner-occupied
71.4%
Median year built
1971
Households
675
Avg. household size
2.23

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Big Timber has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading26%
Math21%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Sweet Grass Co High SchlHighGrades 912
Big Timber 7-8MiddleGrades 78
Big Timber SchoolElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Big Timber vs Montana and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Big Timber.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Sweet Grass County
Cold waveRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low
DroughtVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Big Timber is in Sweet Grass County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Big Timber sits in Sweet Grass County. Elevation ~1,247 m.

Map of Big Timber
Big Timber, MT
Where Big Timber is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelenaBig Timber
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Grand HotelSt. Mark's Episcopal ChurchBig Timber Town HallCarnegie Public Library
Notable people from Big Timber
Judy MartzLindsay BurnsOrvin B. FjareGary Branae
People searches in Big Timber
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Nearby cities
Livingston (32 mi)Columbus (36 mi)Bozeman (54 mi)Red Lodge (56 mi)Laurel (58 mi)Belgrade (59 mi)

Common questions

Big Timber — frequently asked

What is the population of Big Timber, Montana?
Big Timber has a population of about 1,530, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Big Timber?
The median home value in Big Timber is $235,100, and the median gross rent is $1,009/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Big Timber face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sweet Grass County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, wildfire, winter weather.
How many schools are in Big Timber?
Big Timber has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Big Timber?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Big Timber. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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