Philipsburg, MT

Montana · Granite County

Philipsburg is a small town in Montana with a population of 1,012. Residents earn $40,096 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,012 Population 1,191/sq mi density

$40,096 Median Income $29,515 per capita

$304,200 Home Value $425,049 Zillow

$871 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

454 Violent Crime/100K 3,761 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$40,096 median income, 7.4% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$304,200 home value, $871/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $40,096

47% lower than US avg

Home Value $304,200

8% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 454/100K

19% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 33.0%

2% lower than US avg

Median Rent $871

25% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.3%

6% lower than US avg

Unemployment 7.4%

106% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.9%

44% lower than US avg

How Philipsburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,012

Median Age49.5 yrs

Density1,191/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 86%

Veterans11.1%

Economy

C+

Median Income$40,096

Per Capita$29,515

Unemployment7.4%

Poverty6.9%

County GDP$166M

Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$304,200

Rent$871

Ownership51.5%

Zillow$425,049

Housing Units549

Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

Violent454/100K

Property3,761/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%

Uninsured9.9%

Smoking15.0%

Depression25.2%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)

AQI26 (Good)

Rain16.5 in/yr

Sunny Days273/yr

Elevation5,234 ft (1,595 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+33.0%

High School+93.4%

Graduate+5.6%

School Score6.52

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%

Commute25 min

Broadband76.9%

EV Stations1

Libraries2

Is Philipsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Philipsburg receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Philipsburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Philipsburg is $40,096, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Philipsburg is $304,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 454 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,761 per 100,000, 92% above the national average.

Education

33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Philipsburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Philipsburg has a population of 1,012 with a density of 1,191 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45% female and 55% male. The city is predominantly White (86.2%), with 9.2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.9% of residents. 11.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 20.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 92.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,012

Total Population

1,191

People / sq mi

49.5yrs

Median Age

27% above US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%

Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Philipsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.9%

25% above US avg

Spanish 2.1%

84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Philipsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Philipsburg is $40,096, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,515 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $851, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 192 business establishments, including 16 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.6, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 6.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Philipsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$40,096
	47% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,515
Avg Weekly Wage	$851
IRS Avg AGI	$73,211
Gini Index	0.488 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.4%
	106% above US avg
Poverty Rate	6.9%
	44% below US avg
Establishments (County)	192
County GDP	$166M

Business (County)

Restaurants	16
Healthcare	8
Retail	22
Manufacturing	5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,543
	1% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.5 min
Drive Alone	73.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Philipsburg is $304,200, 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $425,049, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $871 (25% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,076 for a one-bedroom to $1,336 for a two-bedroom apartment. 51.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 549 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1955. The average annual property tax is $3,543. 31.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$304,200
	8% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$425,049

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$871
	25% below US avg
Rent Burden	31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$988
1 Bedroom	$1,076
2 Bedrooms	$1,336
3 Bedrooms	$1,789
4 Bedrooms	$2,113

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	51.5%
Owner-Occupied	51.5%
Renter-Occupied	48.5%
Housing Units	549
Median Year Built	1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,543
	1% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.16%

In Philipsburg, 30.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 28.9% have high blood pressure. 15.0% are current smokers. 23.1% report binge drinking. 21.0% are physically inactive, below the national average. 25.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.9% experience frequent mental distress. 9.9% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,344. 37.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 5.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Philipsburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.3%
	6% below US avg
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	28.9%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	6.4%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.0%
	7% above US avg
Binge Drinking	23.1%
Physical Inactivity	21.0%
Depression	25.2%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	34.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.5%
Uninsured	9.9%
	15% above US avg
Primary Care	1:3,344
Mental Health	1:1,798
Checkup Rate	68.5%
Dental Visits	58.3%
Premature Death	10,208/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.2/10
Exercise Access	37.1%
Healthcare Facilities	8

Philipsburg has a violent crime rate of 454 per 100,000 residents, 19% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,761 per 100,000, 92% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 1 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Philipsburg receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Philipsburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	454.0/100K
	19% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	3,761.4/100K
	92% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1
Traffic Accidents	34
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Philipsburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 5,234 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	42.0°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,234 ft (1,595 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	1,191/sq mi
Coordinates	46.3324°N, 113.2960°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Granite County County
Nearest Airport	Missoula Montana (MSO) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"

57% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.36"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.6 / 100
Community Resilience	29.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

456 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017	11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M5.8	82 km
Jul 26, 2005	16 km N of Dillon, Montana	M5.6	120 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	72 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.4	82 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	138 km
Jan 30, 2016	19 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M4.3	96 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	114 km
Jun 18, 2006	6 km S of Pony, Montana	M4.1	135 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	145 km
Oct 7, 2024	11 km E of Dillon, Montana	M4.1	138 km
Sep 3, 2016	16 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	113 km
Mar 6, 2009	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	114 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	78 km
Jan 18, 2006	18 km NNE of Dillon, Montana	M4.0	124 km
Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	124 km
Jul 27, 2005	18 km N of Dillon, Montana	M4.0	119 km
Jun 28, 2000	21 km SE of Clinton, Montana	M4.0	37 km
Jul 17, 2017	12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	85 km
Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	148 km
Oct 19, 2017	12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M3.9	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 23, 1975	EF2	83 km	0
Jun 28, 1982	EF1	49 km	0
May 29, 1965	EF1	87 km	0
Aug 20, 2018	EF0	81 km	0
Sep 15, 1997	EF0	44 km	0
Jul 9, 1992	EF0	89 km	0
May 16, 1991	EF0	58 km	0
Aug 15, 1990	EF0	61 km	0
Oct 16, 1988	EF0	66 km	0
Aug 11, 1988	EF0	12 km	0
Jul 20, 1983	EF0	88 km	0
May 4, 1971	EF0	43 km	0
May 17, 1962	EF0	30 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR) (118,045 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR)	118,045	71 km
2017	MEYERS	68,711	43 km
2007	SAWMILL COMPLEX (WYMAN 2)	68,236	34 km
2000	MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD)	64,810	54 km
2000	SULA COMPLEX (MAYNARD)	62,967	79 km
2021	TRAIL CREEK	62,432	87 km
2017	LOLO PEAK	62,316	81 km
2021	ALDER CREEK	38,189	60 km
2003	LINCOLN COMPLEX (SNOWBANK)	36,987	99 km
2007	BRIDGE	36,732	94 km
2017	LITTLE HOGBACK	34,646	25 km
2012	FERN	29,736	94 km
2007	ROMBO MOUNTAIN	28,215	90 km
2017	LIBERTY	27,731	90 km
2021	HAYSTACK	26,118	84 km
2007	RAT CREEK	25,929	77 km
2003	COONEY RIDGE	25,741	56 km
2000	TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES	22,598	97 km
2003	MINERAL-PRIMM (MINERAL AND PRIMM)	20,888	85 km
2000	VALLEY COMPLEX (COYOTE)	20,601	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
February	24°F (-5°C)	0.7 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
April	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in
May	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
June	51°F (10°C)	2.2 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
September	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
October	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Philipsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 20°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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Philipsburg is located in Granite County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 70.6% of the vote, a 44-point margin. 76.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 8 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 73.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%

D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1
Traffic Accidents	34
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	33.0%
	2% below US avg
High School+	93.4%
Graduate Degree+	5.6%
School Test Score	6.52

B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density	1,191/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi
County	Granite County County

Services

Broadband Access	76.9%
Avg Download Speed	31.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	1.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	100 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	8
Restaurants	16
Retail Stores	22

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.5 min
Drive Alone	73.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.3%

Average costs for common services in Philipsburg. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$237 ($142–$378)
Specialist Visit	$331 ($189–$520)
Urgent Care Visit	$189 ($95–$331)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,081 ($757–$4,730)
Dental Cleaning	$123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling	$237 ($142–$378)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$114)
Brake Pad Replacement	$284 ($142–$473)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$568 ($378–$946)
Battery Replacement	$189 ($95–$331)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$95 ($57–$142)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$378 ($142–$757)
HVAC System Install	$6,622 ($3,784–$11,352)
Roof Repair	$946 ($378–$1,892)
Roof Replacement	$8,514 ($5,203–$14,190)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,419 ($473–$3,311)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,190 ($4,730–$28,380)
DUI Defense	$4,730 ($1,892–$9,460)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,419 ($757–$2,838)
Will Preparation	$473 ($189–$946)
Trust Preparation	$2,365 ($946–$4,730)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$95)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$142 ($71–$237)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$76 ($47–$123)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.88 ($2.84–$5.20)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.31 ($2.37–$4.73)
Loaf of Bread	$3.59 ($2.37–$5.20)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.26 ($2.84–$6.15)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.20 ($3.78–$7.10)
Rice (per lb)	$0.95 ($0.57–$1.70)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($76–$237)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$142)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$114)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$95)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$95)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$142)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$189 ($71–$473)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,892 ($1,135–$3,311)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.57–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$95 ($28–$237)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,135 ($568–$2,365)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$946 ($473–$1,892)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$378 ($189–$662)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$95)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$946 ($378–$2,365)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,825 ($4,730–$28,380)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57 ($28–$95)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$95 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming	$57 ($28–$95)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$284 ($142–$473)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$189 ($95–$378)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$919
Toddler	$954
Preschool	$821
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$723
Toddler	$737
Preschool	$737

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Granite County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	100	20	$27,934	1.04
Agriculture & Forestry	74	10	$53,210	9.48
Construction	55	25	$47,668	1.09
Manufacturing	41	10	$36,833	0.52
Mining & Oil/Gas	18	5	$71,099	4.94
Other Services	10	8	$39,398	0.34

Hospitals in Philipsburg

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
GRANITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER	Critical Access Hospitals	—	Yes	(406) 859-3271

Schools in Philipsburg

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Philipsburg School (Charter)	Elementary	94	7	13.4:1
Granite High School (Charter)	High	62	5	12.4:1
Philipsburg 7-8 (Charter)	Middle	25	3	8.3:1

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Radio Stations near Philipsburg

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Philipsburg

22 campgrounds found near Philipsburg.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
MOOSE LAKE CABIN	4.9/5	1	$45
EAST FORK CABIN	4.8/5	1	$50
West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (MT)	4.8/5	1	$75
MORGAN-CASE HOMESTEAD	4.7/5	1	$75
DOUGLAS CREEK CABIN	4.6/5	1	$45
HOGBACK HOMESTEAD	4.6/5	1	$75
PHILIPSBURG BAY CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	34	$17–$30
STONY CABIN	4.5/5	1	$45
HIGH RYE CABIN	4.4/5	1	$45
PINEY CAMPGROUND AND BOAT LAUNCH	4.4/5	17	$17
Lodgepole Campground (on Georgetown Lake, Montana)	4.3/5	19	$17
MCCART LOOKOUT	4.3/5	1	$30
RACETRACK CABIN	4.3/5	1	$45
SPRING HILL CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	9	$15
Cable Mountain Campground (MT)	—	1	$15
Copper Creek Campground (MT)	—	1	$15
DONEY CABIN	—	—	Free
East Fork Campground (MT)	—	1	$15
Flint Creek Campground (MT)	—	1	$15
Racetrack Campground (MT)	—	1	$15
Spillway Campground (MT)	—	1	$15
Stony Creek Campground (MT)	—	1	$15

National Parks Near Philipsburg

14 national parks and monuments found near Philipsburg.

Park	Type	Fee
Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park	State Park	Free
Beaverhead Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Beavertail Hill State Park	State Park	Free
Big Hole National Battlefield	National Battlefield	Free
Council Grove State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Owen State Park	State Park	Free
Frenchtown Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Granite Ghost Town State Park	State Park	Free
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Lost Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Milltown State Park	State Park	Free
Placid Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Salmon Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Travelers' Rest State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Philipsburg

246+ trails found near Philipsburg.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BITTERROOT-ROCK CREEK DIVIDE	23.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HILINE TRAIL	22.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
DICKIE PEAK SNOWMOBILE	17.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
DIVIDE CREEK SNOWMOBILE	15.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
RED LION SNOWMOBILE	15.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SANDSTONE RIDGE	15.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BITTERROOT-ROCK CREEK DIVIDE	14.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORK SNOWMOBILE	13.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
DRY CREEK ROAD SNOWMOBILE	11.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROSS FORK TRAIL	11.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLODGETT SNOWMOBILE	11.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOGBACK RIDGE	11.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HAPPY CREEK SNOWMOBILE	10.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORK	10.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WEST FORK LAMARCHE	10.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
JERRY CREEK SNOWMOBILE	9.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHETSTONE RIDGE TRAIL	9.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUTTE CABIN CREEK	9.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RANCH CREEK	9.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUTTE CABIN RIDGE	9.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOLOMON RIDGE	9.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BITTERROOT-ROCK CREEK DIVIDE	9.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MAUKEY GULCH	9.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
TWIN LAKES	8.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
THOMPSON CREEK	8.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WARM SPRINGS SNOWMOBILE	8.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BITTERROOT-ROCK CREEK DIVIDE	8.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LONG TOM CREEK	8.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACKPINE RIDGE TRAIL	7.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOSTER CREEK	7.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WELCOME CREEK	7.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FROG POND BASIN SNOWMOBILE	7.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
TYLER CREEK	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ELLIOT LAKES	7.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BASIN GULCH TRAIL	7.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WEST FORK MUDD CREEK	7.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
COPPER CREEK TRAIL	7.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WYMAN GULCH	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHAIN OF LAKES	6.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COPPER LAKES TRAIL	6.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUCK CREEK	6.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BIG SPRING CREEK	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDDLE FORK TRAIL	6.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WEST FORK FISHTRAP	6.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MUDD LAKE	6.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHUB CREEK	6.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SAWMILL RIDGE	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PAGE LAKE TRAIL	6.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MYSTIC LAKE	6.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
TRASK LAKES	6.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LOST CREEK	6.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MCCART-JOHNSON PEAK	5.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DITCH SADDLE	5.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORK FISHTRAP	5.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
DOME SHAPED MOUNTAIN	5.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH FORK TRAIL	5.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MUDD RIDGE	5.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
PINTLER CREEK	5.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CARPP CREEK TRAIL	5.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
GOOSE GULCH TRIAL	5.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORK TRAIL	5.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WYMAN-WILLIAMS RIDGE	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROCK CREEK	5.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOUNTAIN SPRING TRAIL	5.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
GRIZZLY CREEK	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH BOULDER TRAIL	5.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HUTSINPILAR RIDGE	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOOSE CREEK	5.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TROUT CREEK	5.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIDDEN LAKE SNOWMOBILE	5.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MIDDLE FORK FISHTRAP	4.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAVER CREEK	4.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
STORM LAKE SNOWMOBILE	4.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOYIE DRIVEWAY TRAIL	4.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BITTERROOT-ROCK CREEK DIVIDE	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIGN CREEK	4.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORK LAMARCHE CREEK	4.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
PETERSON MEADOW SNOWMOBILE	4.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WELCOME-SAWMILL SADDLE	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
STONY LAKE TRAIL	4.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOX PEAK TRAIL	4.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MIDDLE FORK LAMARCHE	4.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEALS HILL	4.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MCDOUGAL SNOWMOBILE	4.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BOULDER CREEK TRAIL	4.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WEST FORK TRAIL	4.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BOWLES CREEK TRAIL	4.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
TIN CUP JOE	4.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEADOW CREEK RIDGE	4.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ARCOLA FOOTHILL	4.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
EIGHTMILE/HARVEY TRAIL	4.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
GOLD CREEK LAKES	4.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MONTGOMERY RIDGE SNOWMOBILE	3.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
GRASSY GRANULATED	3.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SPRING CREEK	3.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BABCOCK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MUDD LAKE	3.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HENLEY RIDGE	3.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
COPPER CREEK TRAIL	3.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
FLEECER RIDGE	3.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BURNT BASIN DRIVE	3.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOLE IN THE WALL	3.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HUNDRED ACRE MEADOWS TRAIL	3.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LODGEPOLE RIDGE SKI	3.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
JACK PINE SKI	3.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
GREEN LAKE	3.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
PIKES PEAK	3.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LIBBY CREEK	3.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUMMER GULCH TRAIL	3.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
EMERINE TRAIL	3.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
GRANULATED MOUNTAIN	3.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
POZEGA LAKE	3.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
POLE RIDGE TRAIL	3.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
STORM LAKE	3.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
OBRIEN RIDGE TRAIL	3.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CINNAMON BEAR RIDGE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GREEN CANYON TRAIL	3.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
FALLS FORK TRAIL	3.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CLIFFORD CREEK	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BABCOCK MOUNTAIN	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DOLUS LAKES	2.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
RUMSEY TRAIL	2.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BOULDER LAKE TRAIL	2.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
RACE TRACK CREEK	2.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
JOHN LONG	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLAT GULCH	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SNOW TRAL 1352	2.7	SNOW	Yes	Yes	Yes
MCDERMOTT GULCH TRAIL	2.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIDNEY TRAIL	2.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOUR MILE BASIN	2.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
TENMILE LAKES	2.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BITTERROOT-ROCK CREEK DIVIDE	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BITTERROOT-ROCK CREEK DIVIDE	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COMBINATION TRAIL	2.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
GREENLAND	2.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
FUSE LAKE TRAIL	2.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CRYSTAL CREEK TRAIL	2.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SHYLO GULCH TRAIL	2.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
RUMSEY SKI	2.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SPINK POINT	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FISH LAKE	2.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CABLE CAMPGROUND SKI	2.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BOWMAN LAKES	2.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
ECHO LAKE SKI	2.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SWIFT CREEK	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SWIFT CREEK	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUGLE CREEK	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MT BEN	1.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SWAMP GULCH	1.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
FAITH LAKE	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUGLE CREEK	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LOST CABIN SKI	1.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
DONEY LAKE	1.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEDICINE LAKE TRAIL	1.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CARPP LAKE TRAIL	1.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
PETERSON CUTOFF SNOWMOBILE TRL	1.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKE OF THE ISLE	1.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUGLE CREEK	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
THORTON LAKE	1.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
JERRY CREEK	1.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOLE IN THE WALL	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUGLE CREEK	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORK MEADOWS	1.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MT PRINCETON	1.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BOWLES CREEK SPUR TRAIL	1.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIGNAL ROCK TRAIL	1.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
DAM CREEK	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TAMARACK TRAIL	1.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
JOHN LONG	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST FORK RIDGE	1.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
ELK CREEK TRAIL	1.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LODGEPOLE CONNECT SKI	1.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
POINT LOOKOUT TRAIL	1.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
ECHO GULCH	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORK LAMARCHE	1.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BERTIE LORD	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORK BERTIE LORD	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
IVANHOE LAKE TRAIL	1.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE RACE TRACK LAKE	1.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOLE IN THE WALL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GOAT LAKE LATERAL	1.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
QUIGG PEAK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HOLE IN THE WALL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
REYNOLDS CREEK	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SULA FISH LAKE	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CABLE LOOP SKI	1.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIDGEVIEW SCENIC TRAIL	1.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOLE IN THE WALL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CINNAMON BEAR POINT	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BERTIE LORD	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
STARLIGHT	0.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUGLE CREEK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MCCART-JOHNSON PEAK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEADOW LAKES	0.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEADOW BUGLE	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH GRANITE TRAIL	0.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEADOW CREEK	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BURNT MOUNTAIN	0.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIDDEN LAKE	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MAUKEY CUTOFF	0.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SWIFT CREEK	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SWIFT CREEK	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
STARLIGHT	0.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LICK CREEK	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FUN K SKI	0.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
QUEENER POND	0.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LONG TOM CABIN	0.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BURNT DAM RIDGE	0.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HUNTERS LAKE	0.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
EDITH LAKE TRAIL	0.7	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIPPLE LAKE	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OREAMNOS LAKE	0.6	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUGLE CREEK	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COPPER LAKE TRAIL	0.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
ELBOW LAKE	0.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORK NEAR VAPOR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DONEY LAKE CONNECTION	0.5	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOPE LAKE	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUGLE CREEK	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH OF TEPEE POINT	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CARRP CREEK CUTOFF	0.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
COAL GULCH TRAIL	0.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
ECHO GULCH	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CAMPGROUND SKI	0.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
JOHNSON STOCK CAMP TRAIL	0.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
COGDON MEADOWS TRAIL	0.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
POWERLINE SKI	0.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOOSE CREEK	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUSH CREEK	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEADOW CREEK RIDGE	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOLOMON RIDGE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LONG TOM CABIN TIE SNOMO	0.3	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
CABIN CUTOFF SKI	0.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUGLE CREEK	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MCCART LOOKOUT	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JOHNSON LAKE TRAIL	0.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
LODGEPOLE CUTOFF TRAIL	0.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIDNEY LAKE TRAIL	0.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUGLE CREEK	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKES OVERLOOK	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WAHLQUIST RIDGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WAHLQUIST RIDGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRYSTAL LAKE TRAIL	0.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
WELCOME CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANCH CREEK OUTFITTER CAMP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HOLE IN THE WALL	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes

Historical Trends — Philipsburg

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	841	$40,202
2015	865	$41,103
2017	914	$39,952
2019	911	$41,563
2021	847	$37,045
2023	903	$40,096

Museums in Philipsburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone
GRANITE COUNTY HISTORIAL SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM
GRANITE COUNTY MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	135 S SANSOME ST	4068593020
MORGAN-CASE HOMESTEAD	GENERAL MUSEUM
MOUNTAIN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4068593901

Libraries in Philipsburg

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
PHILIPSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	102 S SANSOME	0.0	1,976

Breweries in Philipsburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Philipsburg Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	101 W Broadway	4068592739

Pharmacies in Philipsburg

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
GRANITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER	310 SOUTH SANSOME STREET	406-859-3271

EV Charging Stations in Philipsburg

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
The Ranch at Rock Creek - Tesla Destination	79 Carriage House Ln	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Philipsburg

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 S 13, T 9 N, R 12 W (108882)	GTOWER	59
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 S 13, T 9 N, R 12 W (108882)	GTOWER	59
NW 1/4 NE 1/4 S 20, T 6 N, R 13 W (108848)	LTOWER	36
NW 1/4 NE 1/4 S 20, T 6 N, R 13 W (108848)	LTOWER	36
NW 1/4 NE 1/4 S 20, T 6 N, R 13 W (108848)	LTOWER	36
NW 1/4 NE 1/4 S 20, T 6 N, R 13 W (108848)	LTOWER	36
5.5 MILES SOUTHEAST OF	TOWER	34

Fire Stations in Philipsburg

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Philipsburg Volunteer Fire Department	505 Hamilton CT	Volunteer			406-859-3821

Power Plants Near Philipsburg

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
FLINT CREEK HYDROELECTRIC LLC	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-113.3	OP

Bridges in Philipsburg

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Tee Beam	Concrete	1931	63	1,663	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1987	81	592	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1976	90	592	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1999	50	592	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1956	39	345	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	2004	85	273	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	141	273	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1974	115	219	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	62	219	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1950	31	183	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1959	102	158	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1991	40	100	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2009	30	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	82	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1967	40	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1962	70	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1958	113	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1956	47	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1956	51	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	53	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1961	47	40	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1965	51	40	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	28	40	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1968	33	40	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	2015	35	40	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1980	41	25	G

Airports Near Philipsburg

20 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Bobcat Field	—	Small Airport
Bowman Field	—	Small Airport
Cain Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Ckye Field	—	Small Airport
Deer Lodge City County Airport	—	Small Airport
Drummond Airport	DRU	Small Airport
Gold Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Jerry Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Lander's Fork Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lincoln Airport	—	Small Airport
Paint Creek Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Parcel Six Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Riddick Field	—	Small Airport
Rock Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Rosemont Airport	—	Small Airport
Squaw Rock Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Wildcat Field	—	Small Airport
Willow Airport	—	Small Airport
Wisdom Airport	—	Small Airport
Wise River Airport	—	Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Philipsburg

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Huffman Grocery	Supermarket	1130 Broadway St W
Moon River Ranch CSA	Farmers and Markets	503 S Brown St

Post Offices in Philipsburg

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Post Office	234 East Broadway Street

Churches & Religious Organizations in Philipsburg

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA	PO BOX 310

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Frequently Asked Questions About Philipsburg

What is the population of Philipsburg?

Philipsburg has a population of 1,012 residents and is located in Montana. The population density is 1,191 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45% female and 55% male.

Is Philipsburg expensive to live in?

Philipsburg is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.6 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $40,096, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $304,200 (8% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Philipsburg safe?

The violent crime rate in Philipsburg is 454 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,761 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Philipsburg receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Philipsburg?

Philipsburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 26.

How is the job market in Philipsburg?

The unemployment rate in Philipsburg is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $851. There are 192 business establishments in the area, including 16 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 6.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Philipsburg?

The median home value in Philipsburg is $304,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $425,049. For renters, the median monthly rent is $871. Fair market rent is $1,076 for a 1-bedroom and $1,336 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 51.5%. The average annual property tax is $3,543.

How are the schools in Philipsburg?

Schools in Philipsburg score 6.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 33.0% of adults in Philipsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Philipsburg?

The obesity rate in Philipsburg is 30.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.0% of adults are smokers. 21.0% are physically inactive. 25.2% of residents report depression. 9.9% lack health insurance. 37.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,344.

What is transportation like in Philipsburg?

The average commute in Philipsburg is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 73.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Philipsburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Philipsburg is 86.2% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino. 97.9% of residents speak only English at home. 11.1% of the population are military veterans. 20.5% of residents have a disability. 92.5% have health insurance coverage.

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