Sun River

Census-designated place in Cascade County, Montana

Aerial view of Sun River, Montana
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Sun River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cascade County, Montana, with 95 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,412 ft (1,040 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Shaw, 5.0 miles SW.

About Sun River

Sun River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cascade County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sun River had a population of 95. It is part of the Great Falls, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$57,589
Median home value
$167,600
Median age
71.5
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Sun River, MT population

Sun River had 95 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census95
Density51 per sq mi (20 per km²)

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

Sun River at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountyCascade County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population95 (2020)
Land area1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Elevation3,412 ft (1,040 m)
Coordinates47.5305° N, 111.7240° W
ZIP code59483
Census code (GEOID)3072475

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

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Frequently asked questions about Sun River

What county is Sun River in?

Sun River is in Cascade County, Montana.

What is the population of Sun River, MT?

95 people lived in Sun River at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sun River, MT?

The ZIP code of Sun River is 59483.

What is the elevation of Sun River?

3,412 feet (1,040 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sun River?

Fort Shaw (5.0 mi), Cascade Colony (7.6 mi), Vaughn (7.8 mi), Fair Haven Colony (9.8 mi), Sun Prairie (11.0 mi).

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