Hobson is a city in Judith Basin County, Montana, home to about 160 people across 0.2 square miles. Its ZIP code is 59452.
Mostly Hobson; also Utica and Sapphire Ridge
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| Nearest major airport | Spokane International Airport (GEG)361 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Great Falls International Airport (GTF)78 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Denver, CO559 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Hobson; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Hobson had 179 residents in the 2020 census, down 27% since 2000.
It’s the 272nd largest of 475 towns in Montana by population.
Judith Basin County grew from 5,238 residents in 1930 to 2,023 in 2020.
Judith Basin County, 1930–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 82°F in summer, and winter lows average 13°F. About 15 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 45 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Moccasin Exp Stn, MT weather station (5 miles away).
277 jobs at 60 businesses in Judith Basin County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Nearest hospitals
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.
Public schools here are run by Hobson K-12 Schools. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobson SchoolHobson | Pre-K–5 | 68 | Public | 0.1 mi |
| Hobson 6-8Hobson | 6–8 | 32 | Public | 0.1 mi |
| Hobson High SchoolHobson | 9–12 | 31 | Public | 0.1 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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Shares ZIP codes with Utica and Sapphire Ridge.
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