The Town FilesPrairie County, Montana
1,250 people. The median home is worth $165,700 (typical Montana town: $249,800) and the median household earns $51,250.
Towns in Prairie County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry | 562 | $137,200 | $48,125 | 66.8 |
People and housing
| Prairie County | Typical Montana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,700 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $627 | $893 |
| Median household income | $51,250 | $63,249 |
| Median age | 57.8 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.6% | 10.9% |
Jobs and pay
478 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,683 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 501 storm events in Prairie County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Prairie County has been included in 7 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 |
| June 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1996: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| August 30, 2000 | Fire | DR-1340: Wildfires |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).