Living in Lodge Pole, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lodge Pole · Census data 2020–2024
Lodge Pole has 170 residents with a median age of 28.7. .
Lodge Pole is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lodge Pole at a glance
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 28.7State: 40.4
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Lodge Pole a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 24%; a poverty rate of 32.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Lodge Pole: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 65
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.88
Lodge Pole demographics
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 28.7
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 59
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lodge Pole ›
Education in Lodge Pole
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Lodge Pole have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lodge Pole
- Unemployment rate
- 24%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 41.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.1%
Lodge Pole vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Pole | 170 | — | — | — |
| Hays | 1,009 | $52,250 | $59,200 | $625 |
| Fort Belknap Agency | 1,227 | $46,071 | $72,700 | $368 |
| Dodson | 153 | $40,804 | $45,200 | — |
| Harlem | 822 | $82,596 | $100,800 | $824 |
More for people moving to Lodge Pole
Lodge Pole ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lodge Pole: FAQ
Is Lodge Pole, MT a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 24%; a poverty rate of 32.9%.
What is the median age in Lodge Pole?
The median age in Lodge Pole is 28.7 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Lodge Pole?
The average commute to work in Lodge Pole is 37 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lodge Pole?
The unemployment rate in Lodge Pole is 24% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lodge Pole?
13.2% of adults in Lodge Pole have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: