Big Sandy
Town in Chouteau County, Montana
Big Sandy is a town in Chouteau County, Montana, with 605 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,700 ft (823 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rocky Boy West, 9.9 miles NE.
- 605residents (2020 Census)
- 2,700 ftelevation · 823 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 1,270 / sq mipopulation density
- 59521ZIP code
About Big Sandy
Big Sandy is a town in Chouteau County, Montana, United States. The population was 605 at the 2020 census.
The Lewis and Clark Trail, following U.S. Route 87, goes through Big Sandy.
Big Sandy native Jeff Ament, Pearl Jam bassist, built the town a skatepark with his Montana Pool Service non-profit organization in 2010.
Big Bud 747, claimed to be the largest farm tractor in the world, was located here from 1997 until 2009, and returned in 2020.
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Living in Big Sandy
- Median household income
- $60,521
- Median home value
- $187,500
- Median rent
- $550/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Big Sandy had 605 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 605 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,270 per sq mi (490 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Sandy at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Chouteau County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 605 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (823 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.1786° N, 110.1133° W |
| ZIP code | 59521 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3006250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Sandy
- Rocky Boy West9.9 mi NE
- Box Elder10.9 mi NE
- Boneau13.7 mi NE
- St. Pierre14.4 mi E
- Sangrey15.4 mi NE
- Azure16.6 mi NE
- Rocky Boy's Agency16.6 mi E
- Parker School18.1 mi E
- Laredo20.3 mi NE
- Loma23.4 mi SW
- Kremlin27.1 mi N
- Sunnybrook Colony28.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Sandy
What county is Big Sandy in?
Big Sandy is in Chouteau County, Montana.
What is the population of Big Sandy, MT?
605 people lived in Big Sandy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Sandy, MT?
The ZIP code of Big Sandy is 59521.
What is the elevation of Big Sandy?
2,700 feet (823 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Sandy?
Rocky Boy West (9.9 mi), Box Elder (10.9 mi), Boneau (13.7 mi), St. Pierre (14.4 mi), Sangrey (15.4 mi).
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