Sun River
Census-designated place in Cascade County, Montana

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.
- 95residents (2020 Census)
- 3,412 ftelevation · 1,040 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 51 / sq mipopulation density
- 59483ZIP code
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 had 95 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 95 |
|---|---|
| Density | 51 per sq mi (20 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sun River at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Cascade County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 95 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,412 ft (1,040 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5305° N, 111.7240° W |
| ZIP code | 59483 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3072475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sun River
- Fort Shaw5.0 mi SW
- Cascade Colony7.6 mi SW
- Vaughn7.8 mi E
- Fair Haven Colony9.8 mi SE
- Sun Prairie11.0 mi E
- Simms11.0 mi W
- Ulm12.0 mi SE
- Power13.2 mi N
- Fairfield13.3 mi NW
- Cascade18.0 mi S
- Great Falls19.9 mi E
- Black Eagle21.6 mi E
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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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