Medicine Lake
Town in Sheridan County, Montana

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.
- 244residents (2020 Census)
- 1,959 ftelevation · 597 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 618 / sq mipopulation density
- 59247ZIP code
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 had 244 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 244 |
|---|---|
| Density | 618 per sq mi (239 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Medicine Lake at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Sheridan County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 244 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.5022° N, 104.5017° W |
| ZIP code | 59247 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3048775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Medicine Lake
- Homestead5.9 mi S
- Reserve7.1 mi N
- Froid11.3 mi S
- Antelope13.1 mi N
- Plentywood19.1 mi N
- Culbertson24.7 mi S
- Bainville27.9 mi SE
- Outlook29.7 mi NW
- Redstone29.9 mi NW
- Brockton30.3 mi SW
- Westby32.5 mi NE
- Flaxville37.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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