Yaak
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Montana
Yaak is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lincoln County, Montana, with 338 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,986 ft (910 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sylvanite, 12.1 miles SW.
- 338residents (2020 Census)
- 2,986 ftelevation · 910 m
- 27.8 sq miland area · 72.1 km²
- 12 / sq mipopulation density
- 59935ZIP code
About Yaak
Yaak is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lincoln County, Montana, United States. It is located along the Yaak River, within the Kootenai National Forest. As of the 2020 census, its population was 338.
Yaak has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.
Yaak derives its name from the Yaak River. According to local lore, A’ak is a Kootenai name meaning “Arrow.” The Kootenai River forms the shape of a drawn bow; its tributary the Yaak River is its arrow. Homesteaders arrived shortly after the passage of the Forest Homestead Act of 1906.
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Living in Yaak
- Median household income
- $60,000
- Median home value
- $380,800
- Median rent
- $929/mo
- Median age
- 62.2
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Yaak had 338 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 338 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yaak at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 338 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.85 sq mi (72.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,986 ft (910 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.8299° N, 115.6864° W |
| ZIP code | 59935 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3082130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yaak
- Sylvanite12.1 mi SW
- West Kootenai23.1 mi NE
- Rexford23.9 mi E
- Moyie Springs, ID24.3 mi W
- Troy27.2 mi S
- Eureka29.2 mi E
- Bonners Ferry, ID30.3 mi W
- Indian Springs30.5 mi E
- Libby31.2 mi S
- White Haven34.2 mi S
- Pioneer Junction36.3 mi S
- Bull Lake41.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Yaak
What county is Yaak in?
Yaak is in Lincoln County, Montana.
What is the population of Yaak, MT?
338 people lived in Yaak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yaak, MT?
The ZIP code of Yaak is 59935.
What is the elevation of Yaak?
2,986 feet (910 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yaak?
Sylvanite (12.1 mi), West Kootenai (23.1 mi), Rexford (23.9 mi), Moyie Springs (24.3 mi), Troy (27.2 mi).
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