Pryor

Census-designated place in Big Horn County, Montana

Aerial view of Pryor, Montana
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Pryor is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Big Horn County, Montana, with 637 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,062 ft (1,238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgar, 16.3 miles W.

About Pryor

Pryor (Crow: Baáhpuuo) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Big Horn County, Montana, United States. The community is located on the Crow Indian Reservation. The population was 637 at the 2020 census. It was 618 at the 2010 census.

The area, including nearby mountains and a creek, is named for Nathaniel Hale Pryor, a sergeant in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The first post office opened in 1892 with Emma C. Stoeckel as postmaster. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built a line through the valley in 1900. It discontinued service in 1910.

It is home to Chief Plenty Coups State Park. He was the last traditional tribal chief of the Apsáalooke people.

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$47,083
Median home value
$90,700
Median age
31.1
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Pryor, MT population

Pryor had 637 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census637
Density16 per sq mi (6 per km²)

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

Pryor at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountyBig Horn County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population637 (2020)
Land area39.80 sq mi (103.1 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation4,062 ft (1,238 m)
Coordinates45.4114° N, 108.5300° W
ZIP code59066
Census code (GEOID)3059950

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

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Frequently asked questions about Pryor

What county is Pryor in?

Pryor is in Big Horn County, Montana.

What is the population of Pryor, MT?

637 people lived in Pryor at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Pryor, MT?

The ZIP code of Pryor is 59066.

What is the elevation of Pryor?

4,062 feet (1,238 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Pryor?

Edgar (16.3 mi), Silesia (17.7 mi), Fromberg (18.1 mi), Rockvale (18.1 mi), Montaqua (19.5 mi).

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