Plains
Town in Sanders County, Montana
Plains is a town in Sanders County, Montana, with 1,106 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,477 ft (755 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paradise, 6.7 miles SE.
- 1,106residents (2020 Census)
- 2,477 ftelevation · 755 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 1,799 / sq mipopulation density
- 59859ZIP code
About Plains
Plains (Salish: ncc̓kʷi) is a town in Sanders County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,106 at the 2020 census. It was founded as Horse Plains and sometimes called Wild Horse Plains, as the local Native Americans would winter their horses here to feed on the grasses in the valley. The name was later shortened to Plains when the US Postal Service established a presence in 1905.
The town was established in 1883 as a Northern Pacific Railroad station.
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Living in Plains
- Median household income
- $25,491
- Median home value
- $248,300
- Median rent
- $843/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Plains had 1,106 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,106 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,799 per sq mi (695 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plains at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Sanders County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,106 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,477 ft (755 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4602° N, 114.8842° W |
| ZIP code | 59859 |
| Official website | plainsmontana.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3058150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plains
- Paradise6.7 mi SE
- Weeksville7.6 mi NW
- Hot Springs14.4 mi NE
- St. Regis14.9 mi SW
- Camas15.2 mi NE
- Superior18.3 mi S
- Lonepine19.7 mi NE
- Riverbend20.9 mi S
- De Borgia21.4 mi W
- Thompson Falls23.4 mi NW
- Haugan25.0 mi W
- Sčilíp26.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plains
What county is Plains in?
Plains is in Sanders County, Montana.
What is the population of Plains, MT?
1,106 people lived in Plains at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plains, MT?
The ZIP code of Plains is 59859.
What is the elevation of Plains?
2,477 feet (755 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plains?
Paradise (6.7 mi), Weeksville (7.6 mi), Hot Springs (14.4 mi), St. Regis (14.9 mi), Camas (15.2 mi).
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