Lame Deer
Census-designated place in Rosebud County, Montana
Lame Deer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rosebud County, Montana, with 1,897 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,327 ft (1,014 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Muddy, 8.3 miles W.
- 1,897residents (2020 Census)
- 3,327 ftelevation · 1,014 m
- 55.6 sq miland area · 144.0 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 59043ZIP code
About Lame Deer
Lame Deer (Meaveʼhoʼeno in Cheyenne) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. The community is named after Miniconjou Lakota chief Lame Deer, who was killed by the U.S. Army in 1877 under a flag of truce south of the town. It was the site of a trading post from the late 1870s. As of the 2020 census, Lame Deer had a population of 1,897.
It is the tribal and government agency headquarters of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. This is the location of the Chief Dull Knife College and the annual Northern Cheyenne Powwow.
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Living in Lame Deer
- Median household income
- $23,700
- Median home value
- $111,100
- Median rent
- $558/mo
- Median age
- 22.3
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Lame Deer had 1,897 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,897 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lame Deer at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Rosebud County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,897 (2020) |
| Land area | 55.59 sq mi (144.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6177° N, 106.6134° W |
| ZIP code | 59043 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3042250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lame Deer
- Muddy8.3 mi W
- Birney15.1 mi SE
- Ashland15.3 mi E
- Busby18.7 mi W
- Colstrip19.1 mi N
- Crow Agency40.9 mi W
- Lodge Grass42.1 mi SW
- Forty Mile Colony42.8 mi SW
- Forsyth45.0 mi N
- Rosebud45.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lame Deer
What county is Lame Deer in?
Lame Deer is in Rosebud County, Montana.
What is the population of Lame Deer, MT?
1,897 people lived in Lame Deer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lame Deer, MT?
The ZIP code of Lame Deer is 59043.
What is the elevation of Lame Deer?
3,327 feet (1,014 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lame Deer?
Muddy (8.3 mi), Birney (15.1 mi), Ashland (15.3 mi), Busby (18.7 mi), Colstrip (19.1 mi).
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