Judith Basin County, Montana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Judith Basin County, MT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 79% of counties in Montana
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Judith Basin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,070 | 1,116,812 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.1 | 7.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.56% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.7 | 40.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 918 | 458,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Judith Basin County declined by 0.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 2,070 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Judith Basin County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 26.9% of residents. That is 7.5 points above Montana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 307 14.8% -6.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 293 14.1% -6.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 557 26.9% +7.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 550 26.6% +7.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Montana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 46.8% of the people living in Judith Basin County and men 53.2%.
- Women 46.8% Montana 49.4%
- Men 53.2% Montana 50.6%
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Economy
Judith Basin County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Judith Basin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,436 | $72,476 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.65% | 5.17% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Judith Basin County is about 18% lower than in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Judith Basin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $179,687 | $249,140 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $494 | $1,081 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.7% | 69.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Judith Basin County is about 30.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $494 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Judith Basin County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 112 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Judith Basin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.5 | 16.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.9 | 32.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 112 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,481 | $4,143 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 27.9% | 12.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,089 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 331 | 403 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Montana:
Treasure County (7.2 min), Rosebud County (8.2 min), Fallon County (8.4 min).
Slowest:
Broadwater County (30.3 min), Stillwater County (27.8 min), Granite County (23.3 min).
The average commute time in Judith Basin County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 16 minutes in Montana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Judith Basin County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Judith Basin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.4), Missoula County (0.3), Lewis and Clark County (0.3).
Lowest:
Liberty County (0.2), Toole County (0.2), Wheatland County (0.2).
Health
Judith Basin County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Judith Basin County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.3% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.8% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.8), Missoula County (0.8), Granite County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glacier County (0.7), Big Horn County (0.8), Roosevelt County (0.8).
Judith Basin County, MT Compared With Nearby Counties
How Judith Basin County, MT compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Basin County, MT | 2,070 | $59,436 #2/2 | $179,687 #2/2 | 13.5 min #1/2 |
| Cascade County, MT | 84,603 | $67,044 | $239,166 | 13.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Judith Basin County, Montana.
What is the population of Judith Basin County, Montana?
About 2,070 people live in Judith Basin County, Montana, in 918 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 46.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Judith Basin County, Montana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Judith Basin County, Montana has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Judith Basin County, Montana an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($179,687 against $59,436), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $494 a month takes about 10% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Judith Basin County, Montana?
Unemployment in Judith Basin County, Montana is only 1.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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