West Yellowstone

Town in Gallatin County, Montana

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West Yellowstone is a town in Gallatin County, Montana, with 1,272 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,667 ft (2,032 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hebgen Lake Estates, 8.5 miles NW.

About West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone is a town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park. The population was 1,272 at the 2020 census. West Yellowstone is served by Yellowstone Airport. It is part of the Bozeman, MT Micropolitan Statistical Area.

West Yellowstone offers lodging, gift shops, and other services to travelers visiting nearby Yellowstone National Park.

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Living in West Yellowstone

Median household income
$58,839
Median home value
$504,300
Median rent
$1,045/mo
Median age
31.4
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West Yellowstone, MT population

West Yellowstone had 1,272 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,272
Density1,401 per sq mi (541 per km²)

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

West Yellowstone at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountyGallatin County
TypeTown
Population1,272 (2020)
Land area0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Elevation6,667 ft (2,032 m)
Coordinates44.6622° N, 111.1070° W
ZIP code59758
Official websitetownofwestyellowstone.com
Census code (GEOID)3079525

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

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Frequently asked questions about West Yellowstone

What county is West Yellowstone in?

West Yellowstone is in Gallatin County, Montana.

What is the population of West Yellowstone, MT?

1,272 people lived in West Yellowstone at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Yellowstone, MT?

The ZIP code of West Yellowstone is 59758.

What is the elevation of West Yellowstone?

6,667 feet (2,032 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Yellowstone?

Hebgen Lake Estates (8.5 mi), Island Park (14.4 mi), Mammoth (29.6 mi), Gardiner (32.5 mi), Lakeview (34.9 mi).

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