Medicine Lake

Town in Sheridan County, Montana

Aerial view of Medicine Lake, Montana
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Medicine Lake is a town in Sheridan County, Montana, with 244 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,959 ft (597 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Homestead, 5.9 miles S.

About Medicine Lake

Medicine Lake is a town in Sheridan County, Montana, United States. The population was 244 at the 2020 census.

On July 5, 1937, Medicine Lake recorded a temperature of 117 °F (47 °C), setting the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Montana.

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Living in Medicine Lake

Median household income
$48,125
Median home value
$106,800
Median rent
$493/mo
Median age
52.2
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Medicine Lake, MT population

Medicine Lake had 244 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census244
Density618 per sq mi (239 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Medicine Lake at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountySheridan County
TypeTown
Population244 (2020)
Land area0.39 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Elevation1,959 ft (597 m)
Coordinates48.5022° N, 104.5017° W
ZIP code59247
Census code (GEOID)3048775

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Medicine Lake

What county is Medicine Lake in?

Medicine Lake is in Sheridan County, Montana.

What is the population of Medicine Lake, MT?

244 people lived in Medicine Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Medicine Lake, MT?

The ZIP code of Medicine Lake is 59247.

What is the elevation of Medicine Lake?

1,959 feet (597 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Medicine Lake?

Homestead (5.9 mi), Reserve (7.1 mi), Froid (11.3 mi), Antelope (13.1 mi), Plentywood (19.1 mi).

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