Plains, Montana
Quick Statistics
Plains is a community in Sanders County, Montana, home to about 1,195 people spread across 0.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $24,095 a year, and a typical home is worth about $248,300. About 21.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 83.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 14 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Montana towns GeoStat tracks, Plains ranks number 83 of 475 in population, number 333 in median household income, number 159 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Plains typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 15 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Paradise, MT | 6.7 mi. | 76 |
| 2. | Weeksville, MT | 7.6 mi. | 147 |
| 3. | Hot Springs, MT | 14.3 mi. | 557 |
| 4. | St. Regis, MT | 14.9 mi. | 406 |
| 5. | Camas, MT | 15.2 mi. | 34 |
| 6. | Superior, MT | 18.3 mi. | 896 |
| 7. | Lonepine, MT | 19.7 mi. | 122 |
| 8. | De Borgia, MT | 21.3 mi. | 40 |
What is the population of Plains, Montana?
Plains has a population of about 1,195 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Plains, Montana in?
Plains is located in Sanders County, Montana.
What is the median home value in Plains, Montana?
The median home value in Plains is about $248,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Plains, Montana?
The median personal income in Plains is about $24,095 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Plains, Montana?
Since 1950, 1 tornadoes have been recorded in Sanders County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Plains, Montana?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 15 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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