Big Sandy, MT

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Population
598
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,699 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$187,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$550/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,521
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Big Sandy is a quiet, close-knit agricultural community of around 600 people in north-central Montana. Located along U.S. Highway 87 between Great Falls and Havre, the town sits in the heart of the state's Golden Triangle, surrounded by wide-open wheat fields and big prairie skies. Founded as a railroad stop in the late 1880s, it remains a proud farming town that offers a peaceful, unhurried pace of life for anyone looking for open space and genuine small-town hospitality.

For a community its size, Big Sandy provides a dependable set of everyday essentials. Residents have easy access to a local medical clinic, a public library, and neighborhood parks featuring a swimming pool, splash pad, and skate park that stay busy all summer. Local gatherings and morning coffee spots along Main Street keep neighbors connected year-round, creating an inviting environment where newcomers quickly become familiar faces.

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