City

Hot Springs, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanders County  ·  Montana

👥1,228Population
💰$31,458Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$174,200Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.1%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 7%Race
White81.1%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 83% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate324 (38.6%)
Some College95 (11.3%)
Associates159 (18.9%)
Bachelors79 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree180 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College11.3%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,458 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$174,200 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$639/mo
Total Housing Units717
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Hot Springs, MT

Hot Springs is a city in Montana, located in Sanders County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,228 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Hot Springs is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,458 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hot Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $639 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hot Springs is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.11%).

Hot Springs, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Hot Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59845 1,228 $31,458 $174,200 $639 9.0% 30.8% 69.7%