Hays
Census-designated place in Blaine County, Montana

Hays is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Blaine County, Montana, with 996 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,533 ft (1,077 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lodge Pole, 5.2 miles E.
- 996residents (2020 Census)
- 3,533 ftelevation · 1,077 m
- 27.1 sq miland area · 70.2 km²
- 37 / sq mipopulation density
- 59527ZIP code
About Hays
Hays is a census-designated place (CDP) in Blaine County, Montana, United States. The population was 843 at the 2010 census. The community lies within the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, near the reservation's southern end. The nearby community of Lodge Pole lies to the east.
The town was named for Major Hays. The Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions built St. Paul's Mission Church at Hays in 1887.
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Living in Hays
- Median household income
- $52,250
- Median home value
- $59,200
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Hays had 996 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 996 |
|---|---|
| Density | 37 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hays at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Blaine County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 996 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.10 sq mi (70.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,533 ft (1,077 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0104° N, 108.6606° W |
| ZIP code | 59527 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3035275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hays
- Lodge Pole5.2 mi E
- Landusky8.0 mi S
- Zortman9.5 mi SE
- Fort Belknap Agency29.0 mi N
- Dodson32.7 mi NE
- Harlem36.5 mi N
- North Harlem Colony39.9 mi N
- Zurich43.2 mi NW
- Winifred45.5 mi SW
- Chinook47.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Hays
What county is Hays in?
Hays is in Blaine County, Montana.
What is the population of Hays, MT?
996 people lived in Hays at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hays, MT?
The ZIP code of Hays is 59527.
What is the elevation of Hays?
3,533 feet (1,077 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hays?
Lodge Pole (5.2 mi), Landusky (8.0 mi), Zortman (9.5 mi), Fort Belknap Agency (29.0 mi), Dodson (32.7 mi).
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