City

Lame Deer, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Rosebud County  ·  Montana

👥2,771Population
💰$31,958Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂21.3Median Age
🏠$114,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊22.8%Unemployment▲ 366% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.1%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White3.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
33%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.3 yrs
Avg HH Size4.21
Below Poverty45.8% ▲ 358% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment22.8% ▲ 366% above avg
HS Graduate289 (29%)
Some College186 (18.7%)
Associates232 (23.3%)
Bachelors182 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree107 (10.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 29%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 10.7%Edu
HS Grad29.0%
Some College18.7%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.3%Renter: 44.7%Tenure
Owner55.3%
Renter44.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,958 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$114,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$500/mo
Total Housing Units850
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
35%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
51%
About Lame Deer, MT

Lame Deer is a city in Montana, located in Rosebud County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,771 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.3 years.

Economically, Lame Deer is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,958 is well below the national average. Approximately 45.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lame Deer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $500 per month.

The population of Lame Deer is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 3.1%.

Lame Deer, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Lame Deer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59043 2,771 $31,958 $114,500 $500 22.8% 29.0% 55.3%