Shepherd, Montana
Quick Statistics
Shepherd is a community in Yellowstone County, Montana, home to about 353 people spread across 2.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $58,533 a year, and a typical home is worth about $114,400. About 44.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 32 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Montana towns GeoStat tracks, Shepherd ranks number 179 of 475 in population, number 95 in median household income, number 281 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Shepherd typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 34 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Huntley, MT | 3.8 mi. | 455 |
| 2. | Lockwood, MT | 8.4 mi. | 7,181 |
| 3. | Worden, MT | 8.9 mi. | 416 |
| 4. | Ballantine, MT | 9.8 mi. | 262 |
| 5. | Billings, MT | 14.8 mi. | 119,434 |
| 6. | Broadview, MT | 27.6 mi. | 175 |
| 7. | Laurel, MT | 28.0 mi. | 7,215 |
| 8. | Klein, MT | 32.7 mi. | 340 |
What is the population of Shepherd, Montana?
Shepherd has a population of about 353 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Shepherd, Montana in?
Shepherd is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
What is the median home value in Shepherd, Montana?
The median home value in Shepherd is about $114,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Shepherd, Montana?
The median personal income in Shepherd is about $58,533 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Shepherd, Montana?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Yellowstone County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Shepherd, Montana?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 34 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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