Montana


Map of Montana

Montana

The Treasure State features vast wilderness, mountains, and plains. Known for outdoor recreation, ranching, and mining with low population density.

Capital: Helena

Population: 1.13 million

Electoral Votes: 4

Governor: Greg Gianforte (Republican)

Largest City: Billings

State Website: mt.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Steve Daines
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Tim Sheehy
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Ryan Zinke
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Kalispell

Matt Rosendale
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Billings

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 11/8/1889

Minimum Wage: $10.30

Motto: “Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver)”

Nickname: The Treasure State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 40.1 years

Male: 50.3%

Female: 49.7%

Economic Data

Average Income: $60,560

Income Rank: 26

Poverty Rate: 12.5%

Annual Budget: $11 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $358,000

Average Rent: $947

Property Tax Rate: 0.83%

Home Owners: 68.9%

Renters: 31.1%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 93.2%

Some College: 31.1%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 10.6%

Education Ranking: 27

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 22

Crime Rate: 418.5 per 100k

Population Density: 7.6 per sq mi