CamasMT
A town of 34, settled in 1898.
Is Camas a good place to live?
Camas has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
34 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Camas: who provides what
Camas is unincorporated, so Sanders County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Camas.
The climate in Camas brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 20° on a January night to 86° on a July afternoon, with about 34 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Camas stands out in Montana and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
Only 2 of the 42 Montana towns we compare have a higher share of adults who worry about having enough food than Camas. 24% of adults report frequent physical distress here, against 14% in Montana’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. The share of adults in Camas who report frequent mental distress: 19%. The town does better than the Montana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 22.
| Camas | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 19% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Camas | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 73.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.6% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Camas: inland flooding
Expected losses in Camas break down as 42% from inland flooding and 30% from cold waves. Compared with 58% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is higher.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Camas
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Camas; the nearest are
About 12 of every 100 Camas residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
About Camas
CDP in Montana, United States
Camas is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sanders County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Camas had a population of 57.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,828 ft
Questions about Camas
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Camas, MT a good place to live?
Camas has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.