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Sidney, MT

Founded 1911Richland CountyElev. 594 m
Population
6,235
Median home
$249,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Sidney

With about 6,235 residents, Sidney is one of Montana's notable places. Sidney was founded in 1911 and sits in Richland County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $62,992. Homes carry a median value of $249,100, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.6%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,235
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$62,992
Per-capita income
$41,282
Poverty rate
8.6%
High-school grad or higher
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg. commute
19.5 min
Work from home
1.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office25.5%
Management, business, science & arts24.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance20.2%
Production, transportation & material moving18.2%
Service11.7%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$249,100
Median gross rent
$890/mo
Owner-occupied
61.8%
Median year built
1980
Households
2,602
Avg. household size
2.38

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Sidney has 7 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading16%
Math9%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Sidney High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Sidney Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Brorson SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Central ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5
Rau SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
SQUAW GAP SCHOOLElementary
West Side ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–2

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime41% above national
Sidney544
Montana449
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime70% below national
Sidney577
Montana1,855
United States1,952
↓ 54% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sidney.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Richland County
Cold waveRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Sidney is in Richland County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sidney was founded in 1911 and sits in Richland County. Elevation ~594 m.

Map of Sidney
Sidney, MT
Where Sidney is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelenaSidney
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Peoples' Congregational Church
Notable people from Sidney
Chuck StevensonLeila Ben YoussefClyde LambKatherine M. BidegarayRoger A. MarkleBrandon LerTravis Couture
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Nearby cities
Glendive (49 mi)Wolf Point (73 mi)Plentywood (75 mi)Baker (93 mi)Glasgow (119 mi)Miles (120 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Sidney, MT (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sidney, Montana.

John H Martin, 59
Sidney · 59270
John Henry Martin, 59
Sidney · Richland County · 59270

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

Sidney — frequently asked

What is the population of Sidney, Montana?
Sidney has a population of about 6,235, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sidney?
The median home value in Sidney is $249,100, and the median gross rent is $890/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sidney safe? What is the crime rate?
Sidney Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 544 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sidney face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Richland County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Sidney?
Sidney has 7 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sidney?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Sidney. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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