Post office, 1916
Culbertson’s story
139 years in pictures
Census counts: 528 in 1910, 753 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1916 and 2 maps from 1969 on.
- 1887Culbertson is settled
CulbertsonMT
A town of 715, settled in 1887.
Photo: Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA · CC BY 2.0
Population
715
2025 Census estimate · −4.9% since 2020
Typical home
$187K
+11.6% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
44.3
years
Jobs based here
246
Balanced
Is Culbertson a good place to live?
Of the 43 Montana towns we compare, none has a lower January low than Culbertson. Culbertson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
715 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Culbertson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Culbertson, and how to reach them.
PowerMontana-Dakota Utilities12.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Culbertson water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Culbertson’s trash rules yet
SchoolsCulbertson Elementary School DistrictCulbertson High School District2 districts serve Culbertson; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteIn personMontana has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRoosevelt County Election AdministratorRoosevelt County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code5921859218 100%Census 2020
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 Culbertson.
Housing
Culbertson’s typical home value is about $187K
The typical Culbertson home is worth about $187,000, up 11.6% in a year, 60% below the Montana typical home.
$187KZillow home value
| Culbertson | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 66% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,154 a month | $1,000 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Culbertson$187K
Montana$467K
+11.6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Culbertson’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Culbertson Elementary District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culbertson SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 124 | C− |
| Culbertson High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 77 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Culbertson faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 88% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Culbertson.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
2
paid flood claims since 1998
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Culbertson has four seasons and pleasant summers
Culbertson has cold winters and warm summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 85° and January nights drop to 1°.
85°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–26°
Spring29–56°
Summer53–82°
Fall30–57°
Sep 20
typical first frost
May 21
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
85°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Culbertson has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Culbertson for work: only 16% work in town. At $101,000, Culbertson’s median household income is against $67,000 in Montana’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Culbertson has lost 122 jobs, to 246 in 2023.
16%work in town
| Culbertson | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 16% | 39% | 8% |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Culbertson16%
Williston19%
Bainville7%
Williston Township5%
Sidney4%
37 mi
median commute distance
246
jobs based in Culbertson
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Montana overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (37% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). At 44.3 years, Culbertson’s median age is where Montana’s towns sit at 38.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Culbertson has lost 4.9% of its people since 2020, down to 715 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
44.3median age · MT 40.4
| Culbertson | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 years | 38.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 24% | 22% | 22% |
CulbertsonMontanaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school28%
Some college28%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 129 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3 points). Across Montana, 49.3% of residents are women.
| Culbertson | MT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.6% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.8% | 10% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.5% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.2% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.6% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2% | 5.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.5% | 27.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.3% | 22.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.9% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.3% | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.9% | 12% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Culbertson is
Culbertson beats the Montana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 72% of Culbertson adults had a checkup this year.
| Culbertson | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 72% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Montana
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Culbertson | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.3% | 12.3% |
Roosevelt Medical Center
0.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2.6%conserved
2.6%
conserved · 19 of 720 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. C C Recreation Complex | — | 16 |
| 2. Bruegger Centennial Park | — | 4 |
| 3. Swimming Pool Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Culbertson
19pages on Culbertson
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Culbertson; the nearest are
Fort Peck Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Poplar31.3 mi$2,250 in-state tuitionNueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeUniversity or college · Public · New Town, ND95 mi$3,870 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Culbertson residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Montana.
About Culbertson
Town in Montana, United States
Culbertson is a town in Roosevelt County, Montana, United States. The population was 753 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1887
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,932 ft
- ZIP code
- 59218
- Area code
- 406
Questions about Culbertson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Culbertson, MT a good place to live?
Culbertson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Culbertson, MT known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Rhonda Knudsen and Terry Falcon.