The Town FilesWhite Sulphur Springs, Montana
City in Meagher County · population 955 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $247,900
- Household income
- $62,159
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 96 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 56.9
White Sulphur Springs is a city of 955 people in Meagher County, Montana. The median home is worth $247,900, close to the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Montana towns, hipper than 96% of Montana towns, better for retirees than 92% of Montana towns.
How White Sulphur Springs ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in White Sulphur Springs is worth $247,900, close to the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $62,159, which is more affordable than 59% of Montana towns. Median rent is $1,315 a month. 79.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Sulphur Springs | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,900 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $1,315 | $893 |
| Median household income | $62,159 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 79.2% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.9% | — |
Who lives in White Sulphur Springs
| People | White Sulphur Springs | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.6% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 18.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.4% | 86.6% |
Weather in White Sulphur Springs
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 13.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 95.6 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 199 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of White Sulphur Springs since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Montana town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 5, 2012 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 8, 2002.
Severe weather in Meagher County since 1996
Meagher County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Meagher County
Meagher County had 712 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,775 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in White Sulphur Springs itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in White Sulphur Springs
3 public schools with 180 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sulphur Springs El | PK-8 | 96 | 9.6 |
| White Sulphur Springs HS | 9-12 | 59 | 8.4 |
| White Sulphur Springs 7-8 | 7-8 | 25 | 12.5 |
White Sulphur Springs questions
Is White Sulphur Springs, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Sulphur Springs scores better for retirees than 92% of Montana towns and quieter than 80%. 37.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.9).
How much does a house cost in White Sulphur Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in White Sulphur Springs is valued at $247,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,159, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,315 a month.
What is the weather like in White Sulphur Springs?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.0 inches of precipitation a year and 95.6 inches of snow.
Does White Sulphur Springs get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of White Sulphur Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 5, 2012. The typical Montana town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)