Colstrip, MT (59323)

Rosebud County · Population 2,327

Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026

Colstrip, MT (ZIP 59323) sits in Rosebud County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in above the national average at 69.7%. NCES lists 3 schools serving the area, 3 non-charter. 2 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $5,414. FDIC counts just 1 bank branch in this ZIP (Summary of Deposits, 2024) — residents likely lean on neighboring ZIPs or online banking for most services. Social vulnerability is low in this ZIP at the 20th percentile (CDC SVI), reflecting strong baseline resilience to public-health emergencies and natural disasters. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was straight-line winds-related (SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 2026). Median daily AQI is just 4 per EPA AQS (2024), comfortably inside the Good range, with NO₂ as the primary pollutant on most measured days. County Health Rankings reports 24,380 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Yellowstone County, MT (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $87,321, fair market rent of $1,250 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $224,891, down 4.5% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

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Demographics

Population & age

Total population
2,327
Median age
41.8

Race & ethnicity

White
77.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic / Latino
10.9%
Other / multi-racial
8.5%

Income & housing

Median household income
$87,321
Median home value
$147,500

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
23.7%

Employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%

Housing

Owner-occupied
787(83.6%)
Renter-occupied
154(16.4%)
Vacant units
90
Built (median)
1983

Commute

Public transit
0(0.0%)
Work from home
0(0.0%)
Avg commute
11.2 min

Economic wellbeing

Below poverty line
177(7.6%)
Uninsured
44(1.9%)

Digital access

Broadband access
785(83.4%)
No broadband
156(16.6%)

Language & nativity

Foreign-born
65(2.8%)
Non-English at home
169(7.8%)

Studio

$920

/month

1 Bed

$1,030

/month

2 Bed

$1,250

/month

3 Bed

$1,710

/month

4 Bed

$2,090

/month

HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.

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Home values

Typical home value

$224,891

Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · as of March 2026

Year-over-year change

-4.5%

vs. March 2025

5-year change

+35.7%

vs. March 2021

Source: Zillow Research, ZHVI All Homes (SFR, Condo/Co-op) Time Series (zillow.com/research/data). Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is copyrighted by Zillow, Inc.

New housing construction

New housing units permitted

0

Across 0 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $0.

Single-family

0

Multifamily (2+ unit)

0

Single-family value

$0

construction value

Multifamily value

$0

construction value

Based on county-level data (2024).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.

Business & employment

Business establishments

54

Total employment

1,011

Annual payroll

$78.4M

Average annual pay

$77,556

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.

Employment & wages

Average annual pay

$63,780

Average weekly wage

$1,227

Total employment

3,607

Total establishments

263

That is roughly 3% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.

Unemployment

Unemployment rate

3.1%

That is 0.9 percentage points below the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.

Labor force

3,612

Employed

3,500

Unemployed

112

Based on Rosebud County, MT data (2024).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.

Banking access

FDIC-insured bank branches

1

Limited banking access

Only a handful of branches — residents may rely on neighboring ZIPs or online banking for most services.

Total deposits

$60.7M

across all branches in this ZIP

Distinct institutions

1

different banks operating here

Top banks by deposits in this ZIP

  • 1.First Interstate Bank$60.7M · 1 branch

Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.

Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.

Public libraries

Public-library outlets

1

Single library outlet

One public-library outlet serves this ZIP — typical of suburban and small-town areas. Card holders also have full access to the rest of the system's branches.

Buildings

1

1 branch

Avg hours / week

40

across outlets in this ZIP

Avg square feet

4,460

per outlet

Outlets in this ZIP

  • 1.Bicentennial Library Of Colstrip

Public libraries provide free WiFi, computer access, children's programming, job-seeking resources, and meeting space — community infrastructure beyond books. FY2023 outlet inventory from the federal Public Libraries Survey.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public-library outlets — central buildings, branches, and bookmobiles — operated by federally reporting library systems.

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall SVI

20th percentile

Low Vulnerability

Based on 2 census tracts, population 2,354

Vulnerability Themes

  • Socioeconomic Status27th percentile
  • Household Characteristics51st percentile
  • Racial & Ethnic Minority Status46th percentile
  • Housing Type & Transportation9th percentile

Households Without Vehicle

8

Limited English Speakers

1

Persons with Disability

411

Without HS Diploma

74

Without Health Insurance

127

Adults Age 65+

229

The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.

Federal Disaster Declarations

Federally Declared Disasters

15

Date Range

1978–2026

Most Recent Declaration

SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS

Straight-Line Winds — declared April 7, 2026 (DR-4902)

Incident period: December 17, 2025 – December 18, 2025

Top Incident Types

  • Fire6 (40%)
  • Flood4 (27%)
  • Biological2 (13%)
  • Straight-Line Winds1 (7%)
  • Severe Storm1 (7%)
  • Other1 (7%)

Individual Assistance

3

Direct help to disaster survivors

Households Program

2

Housing & temporary lodging support

Public Assistance

14

Repair of public facilities & roads

Hazard Mitigation

8

Funding to reduce future disaster risk

FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.

Climate

30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.

Avg. temperature

46.1°F

34°58.2°

Annual precipitation

16.4"

Annual snowfall

36.6"

Heating · cooling days

7,369.2 · 509.5

Annual base 65°F

Nearest station: COLSTRIP, MT US, 4.5 miles from the centroid of Colstrip, MT (ZIP 59323)

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.

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Air quality

Median daily AQI

4

Good
Good 353dModerate 13d

Peak AQI (2024)

90

Moderate

Primary pollutant

NO₂

190 days as main pollutant

Days measured

366

Based on Rosebud County data (2024).

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (epa.gov). Public domain. Only counties with EPA AQS monitoring stations appear here (~30% of US counties); rural ZIPs whose primary county has no monitor will not show this section.

Community health profile

Years of potential life lost (per 100K)

24,380

That is roughly 16,180 years per 100,000 above the national county median (~8,200).

Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.

Fair or poor health

24%

of adults self-report

Poor physical health days

5.2

avg per adult per month

Poor mental health days

6.1

avg per adult per month

Uninsured

11.1%

of residents under 65

Primary care MDs

49

per 100,000 residents

Preventable hospital stays

3,221

per 100K Medicare enrollees

Food environment (0-10)

6.9

10 = best access & security

Exercise access

51%

residents near a facility

Flu vaccinated

24%

of Medicare enrollees

Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 7.5% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.

Based on Rosebud data (2025 CHR release).

Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.

Food access

Food access status

Moderate food access challenges

24.1% of Rosebud County, MT residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.

Grocery stores

0.57

per 1,000 residents

Supercenters & clubs

per 1,000 residents

SNAP-authorized stores

1.32

accepting food benefits

Fast-food restaurants

0.68

per 1,000 residents

Among low-income residents, 10.7% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).

Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Rosebud County, MT for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.

Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).

Safety

FBI publishes crime data at the county level. Numbers below cover the primary county that contains this ZIP. Rates are per 100,000 residents in the area covered by reporting agencies.

Violent crime rate

per 100K residents · 2 reports

Property crime rate

per 100K residents · 8 reports

Homicide

0

Robbery

0

Burglary

2

Vehicle theft

2

County-level data for Rosebud (2024)

Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Program (cde.ucr.cjis.gov). Public domain. Coverage varies by reporting agency; areas with partial agency coverage may understate true crime totals.

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Who’s moving in and out

Net migration (2022-2023)

+41 people

+11 households−$2.0M net AGI flow

Moved in

252households

461 people • $12.6M AGI

Moved out

241households

420 people • $14.6M AGI

Where new residents came from

  1. Yellowstone County, MT45 households

Where departing residents went

  1. Yellowstone County, MT50 households

Incoming households reported an average AGI of $49,837 versus departing households' $60,602.

Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.

Taxes & benefits in Montana

State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 59323. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.

Tax rates

Income tax

5.90%

flat · 1 brackets

Sales tax (combined)

0.00%

State 0.00% · avg local 0.00%

Property tax (effective)

0.84%

Median $2,669/year

Tax burden rank

27 of 50

10.20% of personal income

For ZIP 59323: Applied to this ZIP's typical home value of $224,891, that works out to roughly $1,890/year in property tax.

Paid family leave

Program

No program

No program

Safety net

SNAP eligibility

200% FPL

Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.

Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).

Other ZIPs near 59323

Nearby ZIPs by distance

59327 (Forsyth, 22.2 mi) · 59043 (Lame Deer, 25.4 mi) · 59010 (27.9 mi) · 59076 (30.2 mi) · 59038 (Hysham, 31.4 mi) · 59016 (Busby, 33.5 mi)

Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.

Data sources used on this page

All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology

Health profile

Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.

Schools in this ZIP

3 schools serve this ZIP, including 3 non-charter.

All 3 schools serving this ZIP
SchoolTypeGradesEnrollment
Pine Butte Elementary SchPublic-1–5256
Colstrip High SchoolPublic9–12152
Frank Brattin Middle SchlPublic6–8148

Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026

Colleges & universities nearby

Colleges in this area

2

Median in-state tuition

$5,414

Median earnings (10 yr)

$42,407

  • Miles Community College

    Miles City, MT · 59301

    2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $5,818
    Out-of-state tuition
    $10,626
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    55.1%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $42,862
    Median student debt
    $11,500
  • Dawson Community College

    Glendive, MT · 59330

    2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $5,010
    Out-of-state tuition
    $9,810
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    41.5%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $41,951
    Median student debt
    $9,450

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.

What these numbers say together

Colstrip, MT (ZIP 59323) sits in Rosebud County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in above the national average at 69.7%. NCES lists 3 schools serving the area, 3 non-charter. 2 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $5,414. FDIC counts just 1 bank branch in this ZIP (Summary of Deposits, 2024) — residents likely lean on neighboring ZIPs or online banking for most services. Social vulnerability is low in this ZIP at the 20th percentile (CDC SVI), reflecting strong baseline resilience to public-health emergencies and natural disasters. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was straight-line winds-related (SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 2026). Median daily AQI is just 4 per EPA AQS (2024), comfortably inside the Good range, with NO₂ as the primary pollutant on most measured days. County Health Rankings reports 24,380 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Yellowstone County, MT (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $87,321, fair market rent of $1,250 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $224,891, down 4.5% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.

One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits near the national rate at 23.8%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 59323

What is the obesity rate in ZIP 59323?

35.4%, which is 2.4 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the depression rate in ZIP 59323?

23.8%, which is 1.8 percentage points above the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 59323?

32.6%, which is 0.6 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

How many schools are in ZIP 59323?

3 schools serve this ZIP, including 3 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.

Does ZIP 59323 have charter schools?

No charter schools are listed in ZIP 59323 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).

Are there high schools in ZIP 59323?

Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Colstrip High School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).

What is the population of ZIP 59323?

2,327 people live in ZIP 59323, with a median age of 41.8 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the median household income in ZIP 59323?

$87,321 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

Is ZIP 59323 mostly renters or homeowners?

In ZIP 59323, 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

How do people commute in ZIP 59323?

In ZIP 59323, 0.0% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.0% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the poverty rate in ZIP 59323?

7.6% of the population in ZIP 59323 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What percentage of households in ZIP 59323 have broadband internet?

83.4% of households in ZIP 59323 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the typical home value in ZIP 59323?

The typical home value in ZIP 59323 is $224,891, down 4.5% from a year ago (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

Are home values rising or falling in ZIP 59323?

Home values are down 4.5% over the past year and up 35.7% over the past five years (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

How many businesses are in ZIP 59323?

As of 2022, 54 business establishments operated in ZIP 59323 employing 1,011 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the average salary in ZIP 59323?

The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 59323 is $77,556, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).

How vulnerable is ZIP 59323 to disasters and public health emergencies?

According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 59323 ranks in the 20th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a low vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 59323?

Household Characteristics is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 59323, ranking in the 51th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).

How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 59323 experienced?

FEMA has recorded 15 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 59323 between 1978–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 59323?

Fire is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 59323, accounting for 6 of 15 declarations (40%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 59323?

The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 59323 was "SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS" — a straight-line winds declared in 2026 (DR-4902) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What colleges are near ZIP 59323?

2 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 59323 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Miles Community College and Dawson Community College (retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 59323?

Median in-state tuition across 2 nearby institutions is $5,414 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 59323?

Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $42,407 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the climate like in ZIP 59323?

ZIP 59323 has an average annual temperature of 46.1°F and 16.4" of annual precipitation based on the COLSTRIP, MT US weather station 4.5 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).

What taxes apply in ZIP 59323?

Montana has a flat income tax with a top rate of 5.90%. Combined sales tax: 0.00% (Tax Foundation 2025).

Does Montana have paid family leave?

Montana has no state paid family leave program (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).

What data is available for ZIP 59323?

This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (3 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), home values from the Zillow Home Value Index, colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2 institutions), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (15 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), county-level crime data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.

How current is this data?

Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Home values retrieved May 1, 2026 from Zillow Research. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (15 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). County-level crime data retrieved May 4, 2026 from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.

Other ZIPs near 59323

Nearby ZIPs by distance

59327 (Forsyth, 22.2 mi) · 59043 (Lame Deer, 25.4 mi) · 59010 (27.9 mi) · 59076 (30.2 mi) · 59038 (Hysham, 31.4 mi) · 59016 (Busby, 33.5 mi)

Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.

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