Big Timber
City in Sweet Grass County, Montana
Big Timber is a city in Sweet Grass County, Montana, with 1,650 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,091 ft (1,247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greycliff, 9.7 miles SE.
- 1,650residents (2020 Census)
- 4,091 ftelevation · 1,247 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 1,688 / sq mipopulation density
- 59011ZIP code
About Big Timber
Big Timber is a city in and the county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,650 at the 2020 census.
Big Timber takes its name from Big Timber Creek, which was named by William Clark because of the large cottonwood trees. The post office was established in 1880, closed, then reopened in 1882 with Ella Burns as postmaster. In 1881 Charles McDonnell became the first person to drive sheep into Sweet Grass County and Big Timber. As a stop on the Northern Pacific Railroad, Big Timber became a major wool-shipping depot. It became the county seat in 1895. In 1902, rancher John F. Asbury was elected the first mayor of Big Timber. A fire in 1908 destroyed half the commercial buildings and a third of the residential homes.
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Living in Big Timber
- Median household income
- $66,898
- Median home value
- $278,200
- Median rent
- $1,109/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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Big Timber had 1,650 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,650 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,688 per sq mi (652 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Timber at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Sweet Grass County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,650 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,091 ft (1,247 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8348° N, 109.9483° W |
| ZIP code | 59011 |
| Official website | cityofbigtimber.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3006475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Timber
- Greycliff9.7 mi SE
- Springdale14.9 mi SW
- Reed Point21.2 mi SE
- Nye28.5 mi S
- Absarokee31.9 mi SE
- Fishtail34.1 mi SE
- Rapelje34.5 mi E
- Columbus36.4 mi E
- Roscoe40.0 mi SE
- Shawmut41.0 mi NE
- Twodot41.0 mi N
- Harlowton41.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Big Timber
What county is Big Timber in?
Big Timber is in Sweet Grass County, Montana.
What is the population of Big Timber, MT?
1,650 people lived in Big Timber at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Timber, MT?
The ZIP code of Big Timber is 59011.
What is the elevation of Big Timber?
4,091 feet (1,247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Timber?
Greycliff (9.7 mi), Springdale (14.9 mi), Reed Point (21.2 mi), Nye (28.5 mi), Absarokee (31.9 mi).
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