Musselshell County , Montana
Population: 5,068 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,010 Home $221,200 Rent $865/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,068 residents, Musselshell County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Montana and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Musselshell County in the bottom 17% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$59,010
Median Income
household
$221,200
Home Value
median
$865/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,010 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,879 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| Median Home Value | $221,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $865/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,068 |
| Median Age | 51.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
35.6%
Obesity
9.0%
Diabetes
15.4%
Smoking
29.8%
High Blood Pressure
24.3%
No Physical Activity
23.3%
Depression
33.1%
Insufficient Sleep
73.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 17.0 · 17th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
8.11
🔥 Wildfire
91.92
❄️ Winter Storm
63.65
🌍 Earthquake
20.71
☀️ Drought
24.87
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