Pray
Census-designated place in Park County, Montana
Pray is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Park County, Montana, with 790 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,003 ft (1,525 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Emigrant, 5.7 miles SW.
- 790residents (2020 Census)
- 5,003 ftelevation · 1,525 m
- 28.6 sq miland area · 74.1 km²
- 28 / sq mipopulation density
- 59065ZIP code
About Pray
Pray is an unincorporated community in Park County, Montana, United States, in the Paradise Valley. The town was founded in 1907 by Valentine Eggar, an entrepreneur. He named it after Congressman Charles Nelson Pray. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Pray as a census-designated place (CDP). The CDP does not correspond to the local understanding of the townsite. As of the 2020 census, Pray had a population of 790. Pray has a post office with ZIP code 59065, which opened on December 8, 1909.
The community is located on Highway 540 (East River Road), on the Yellowstone River. It is 22 miles (35 km) from Livingston, and 30 miles (48 km) from Yellowstone National Park. "Pray offers views of the Absaroka Mountain Range in the Gallatin National Forest."
In 2012, the five acres (2.0 ha) that make up the townsite of Pray were offered for sale by owner Barbara Walker, a photographer, for $1.4 million. The town "has been privately owned since it was founded." Walker's family began running the town in 1953.
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Living in Pray
- Median household income
- $96,250
- Median home value
- $629,600
- Median age
- 55.7
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Pray had 790 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 790 |
|---|---|
| Density | 28 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pray at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Park County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 790 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.62 sq mi (74.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,003 ft (1,525 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4169° N, 110.6481° W |
| ZIP code | 59065 |
| Official website | praymontana.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3059725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pray
- Emigrant5.7 mi SW
- Pine Creek7.3 mi NE
- South Glastonbury10.6 mi SW
- Wineglass14.6 mi N
- Livingston17.8 mi N
- Corwin Springs21.0 mi S
- Jardine24.9 mi S
- Gardiner25.6 mi S
- Bozeman27.1 mi NW
- King Arthur Park28.9 mi NW
- Gallatin Gateway29.0 mi NW
- Bridger29.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pray
What county is Pray in?
Pray is in Park County, Montana.
What is the population of Pray, MT?
790 people lived in Pray at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pray, MT?
The ZIP code of Pray is 59065.
What is the elevation of Pray?
5,003 feet (1,525 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pray?
Emigrant (5.7 mi), Pine Creek (7.3 mi), South Glastonbury (10.6 mi), Wineglass (14.6 mi), Livingston (17.8 mi).
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