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Deer Lodge, MT

Founded 1860Powell CountyElev. 1,392 m
Population
3,035
Median home
$196,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge is a city in Montana with about 3,035 residents. Deer Lodge was founded in 1860 and sits in Powell County. The median age is 53.2 and the median household income is $53,676. Homes carry a median value of $196,400, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (94.8%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,035
Median age
53.2
Median household income
$53,676
Per-capita income
$31,527
Poverty rate
8.1%
High-school grad or higher
95.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg. commute
15.7 min
Work from home
3.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White94.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts49.1%
Service26.6%
Sales & office13.3%
Production, transportation & material moving10.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance0.5%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$196,400
Median gross rent
$781/mo
Owner-occupied
64.7%
Median year built
1954
Households
1,476
Avg. household size
1.98

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Deer Lodge has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading21%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Powell County High SchoolHighGrades 912
E F Duvall 7-8MiddleGrades 78
O D Speer SchoolElementaryGrades -16

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime3% above national
Deer Lodge396
Montana449
United States386
64% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime43% below national
Deer Lodge1,121
Montana1,855
United States1,952
80% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Deer Lodge Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Deer Lodge.

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 · Powell County
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low
DroughtVery Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Deer Lodge is in Powell County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Deer Lodge was founded in 1860 and sits in Powell County. Elevation ~1,392 m.

Map of Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge, MT
Where Deer Lodge is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelenaDeer Lodge
Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Coleman, William E., HouseDeer Lodge American Women's League Chapter HouseKohrs, William K., Free Memorial LibraryTrask HallBielenberg, Nick J., HouseRobworth ApartmentsMontana Territorial and State PrisonPrison Brickyard Historic District
Notable people from Deer Lodge
Phil JacksonJean ParkerJohn W. CunninghamGreg RiceWilliam Andrews Clark, Jr.Elizabeth LochrieDennis EichhornEric FunkIan DobsonAnthony Kurta
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Nearby cities
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (29 mi)Butte-Silver Bow (35 mi)Helena (37 mi)East Helena (41 mi)Townsend (58 mi)Stevensville (65 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Deer Lodge, MT (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Deer Lodge, Montana.

Charles William Baker, 36
Deer Lodge · Powell County · 59722
AKA Chuck William Baker, William Baker
Brian Phillip Moore, 59
Deer Lodge · Powell County · 59722
AKA Brian Philip Moore
Willis Louis Thomason, 52
Deer Lodge · Powell County · 59722
AKA Bill Thomason, Willis Thomason
Michael Ray Allen, 52
Deer Lodge · Powell County · 59722

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Deer Lodge — frequently asked

What is the population of Deer Lodge, Montana?
Deer Lodge has a population of about 3,035, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Deer Lodge?
The median home value in Deer Lodge is $196,400, and the median gross rent is $781/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Deer Lodge safe? What is the crime rate?
Deer Lodge Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 396 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Deer Lodge face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Powell County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Deer Lodge?
Deer Lodge has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Deer Lodge?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Deer Lodge. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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