The Town FilesJefferson County, Montana
12,774 people. The median home is worth $446,900 (typical Montana town: $249,800) and the median household earns $95,490.
Towns in Jefferson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana City | 2,918 | $571,200 | $129,755 | 40.3 |
| Clancy | 1,851 | $469,300 | $125,000 | 38.0 |
| Boulder | 1,201 | $212,300 | $72,500 | 41.4 |
| Whitehall | 1,006 | $194,100 | $44,844 | 47.3 |
| South Hills | 644 | $703,800 | $168,235 | 48.9 |
| Jefferson City | 597 | — | $125,682 | 55.2 |
People and housing
| Jefferson County | Typical Montana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $446,900 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $925 | $893 |
| Median household income | $95,490 | $63,249 |
| Median age | 47.1 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 10.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,711 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,570 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 148 storm events in Jefferson County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2014 | Flood | DR-4172: Ice Jams And Flooding |
| August 29, 2012 | Fire | FM-5008: Nineteen Mile Fire |
| June 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1996: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).