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West Yellowstone, MT

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Population
1,191
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
6,667 ft
Median Home Value
$504,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,839
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MontanaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MontanaNearest larger communityRexburg, Idaho67 miles away · 40,334 residents.

About West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone is a town in Gallatin County, Montana, situated at an elevation of 6,660 feet adjacent to Yellowstone National Park. Founded in 1908 as a terminal station for the Oregon Short Line Railroad, the high-altitude tourist gateway of approximately 1,474 is served by the West Yellowstone School District for public education locally.

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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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