Scobey, MT

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Population
972
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,466 ft
Median Home Value
$188,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$573/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set in the rolling plains of northeastern Montana, about fourteen miles south of the Canadian border, Scobey is a quiet, close-knit town of around a thousand residents. It serves as the central hub for Daniels County, offering more everyday conveniences than many rural communities its size. Main Street anchors daily routines with local shops, the county library, and the courthouse. Families have a K-12 public school right in town, and Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center provides clinic care, a hospital, and 24-hour emergency services.

Scobey border station 1937

Farming, cattle ranching, and outdoor recreation define the rhythm of the area. Autumn draws hunters from all over for upland game birds and deer, while the rest of the year brings the community together for school sports, town gatherings, and visits to the local Pioneer Town museum complex. Life here moves at an unhurried pace, offering big prairie skies, peace and quiet, and a welcoming atmosphere where neighbors genuinely know and support one another.

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