Colstrip
City in Rosebud County, Montana
Colstrip is a city in Rosebud County, Montana, with 2,096 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,222 ft (982 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lame Deer, 19.1 miles S.
- 2,096residents (2020 Census)
- 3,222 ftelevation · 982 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 518 / sq mipopulation density
- 59323ZIP code
About Colstrip
Colstrip is a city in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,096 at the 2020 census.
Established in 1924 and incorporated as a city in 1998, Colstrip is the largest city in Rosebud County, with 25.2% of the total population in 2020. Colstrip's primary industries are coal mining and electricity production. It had 4 coal-fired plants from 1975 and 1976, and 1984 and 1986 respectively. The former two were shut down in 2020, while the latter two are still operating without modern pollution controls. As of 2025, these are the most particulate matter polluting plants in the US.
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Living in Colstrip
- Median household income
- $82,500
- Median home value
- $194,900
- Median rent
- $659/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Colstrip had 2,096 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,096 |
|---|---|
| Density | 518 per sq mi (200 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colstrip at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Rosebud County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,096 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.05 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,222 ft (982 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8945° N, 106.6284° W |
| ZIP code | 59323 |
| Official website | cityofcolstrip.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3016525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colstrip
- Lame Deer19.1 mi S
- Muddy22.9 mi S
- Forsyth25.9 mi N
- Ashland26.0 mi SE
- Rosebud27.4 mi N
- Busby30.5 mi SW
- Birney33.7 mi S
- Hysham39.8 mi NW
- Crow Agency44.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Colstrip
What county is Colstrip in?
Colstrip is in Rosebud County, Montana.
What is the population of Colstrip, MT?
2,096 people lived in Colstrip at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colstrip, MT?
The ZIP code of Colstrip is 59323.
What is the elevation of Colstrip?
3,222 feet (982 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colstrip?
Lame Deer (19.1 mi), Muddy (22.9 mi), Forsyth (25.9 mi), Ashland (26.0 mi), Rosebud (27.4 mi).
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