Miles City, Montana

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Miles City is a community in Custer County, Montana, home to about 8,407 people spread across 3.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,766 a year, and a typical home is worth about $200,200. About 37.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance.

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8,407
Total Population
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3.36 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$35,766
Median Personal Income
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$200,200
Median Home Value
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37.6%
College Educated
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88.7%
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▲ up 7.4 points since 2010
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Among the Montana towns GeoStat tracks, Miles City ranks number 15 of 475 in population, number 142 in median household income, number 210 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Miles City typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 6°F. The area sees roughly 30 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Miles City
# Town Distance Population
1.Rosebud, MT30.8 mi.45
2.Terry, MT36.6 mi.537
3.Forsyth, MT40.9 mi.1,728
4.Fallon, MT45.0 mi.142
5.Colstrip, MT51.7 mi.2,101
6.Ashland, MT60.0 mi.959
7.Lame Deer, MT65.9 mi.1,872
8.Broadus, MT69.7 mi.459
Frequently Asked Questions About Miles City

What is the population of Miles City, Montana?
Miles City has a population of about 8,407 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Miles City, Montana in?
Miles City is located in Custer County, Montana.

What is the median home value in Miles City, Montana?
The median home value in Miles City is about $200,200, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Miles City, Montana?
The median personal income in Miles City is about $35,766 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Miles City, Montana?
Since 1950, 10 tornadoes have been recorded in Custer County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Miles City, Montana?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 6 degrees, with around 30 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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