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Heart Butte, MT

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Population
521
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
4,469 ft
Median Home Value
$46,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$455/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$31,389
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Heart Butte

Heart Butte is a close-knit rural community nestled along Montana's Rocky Mountain Front on the Blackfeet Reservation. Named for the distinct peak rising above the prairie, the area offers wide-open views and deep cultural roots. Many families live on multi-generational ranchlands surrounding the small town center, giving the area a quiet, spread-out feel. For groceries, healthcare, and everyday essentials, locals make the scenic 26-mile drive north into Browning.

Heart Butte Day School NARA 292895 (crop)

The local K-12 school serves as the heart of the community, incorporating Blackfeet language, history, and traditions straight into the classroom. Every August, the town comes alive for Heart Butte Indian Days, a four-day celebration packed with traditional drumming, dancing, stick games, and rodeo events. Framed by the mountains to the west, Heart Butte offers a peaceful, tight-knit lifestyle grounded in Blackfeet culture.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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