Montana City is a community in Jefferson County, Montana, home to about 3,092 people across 34 square miles. Its ZIP code is 59634, and parts of 59635 are in Montana City too.
Homes sold for a median of $264 per square foot in the three months ending August 2026, a balanced market.
Mostly Montana City; also Clancy and South Hills
Mostly Helena Valley Southeast; part is in Montana City
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside Montana City. Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
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| Nearest major airport | Spokane International Airport (GEG)273 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Helena Regional Airport (HLN)8 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Seattle, WA494 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Montana City; 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.
Montana City had 2,918 residents in the 2020 census, up 39% since 2000.
It’s the 37th largest of 475 towns in Montana by population.
Jefferson County grew from 5,330 residents in 1900 to 12,085 in 2020.
Jefferson County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 86°F in summer, and winter lows average 14°F. About 11.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 37 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Helena Rgnl Ap, MT weather station (8 miles away).
1,959 jobs at 342 businesses in Jefferson County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
29 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Montana City.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Primary care doctors | 3 |
|---|---|
| Specialist doctors | 2 |
| Dentists | 3 |
| Nurse practitioners and physician assistants | 3 |
| Mental health providers | 10 |
| Physical and occupational therapists | 7 |
| Optometrists | 1 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Parks (3 nearby)
Grocery stores
Pharmacies
Libraries (1 nearby)
Museums (1 nearby)
Theaters and performance venues
Counts are within about 4 miles of the center of town.
Source: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (openstreetmap.org/copyright), as mapped by volunteers; it can miss places or include closed ones.
Public schools here are run by Clancy Elem, Montana City Elem. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clancy SchoolClancy | Pre-K–6 | 285 | Public | 1.7 mi |
| Montana City SchoolClancy | Pre-K–5 | 313 | Public | 3.9 mi |
| Montana City Middle SchlClancy | 6–8 | 158 | Public | 3.9 mi |
| Clancy 7-8Clancy | 7–8 | 89 | Public | 1.8 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 Helena Valley Southeast, Clancy, East Helena, Spokane Creek and South Hills.
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