Dupuyer, Montana, 2012
Dupuyer’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2012 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
- 1882Dupuyer is settled
DupuyerMT
127 people live in this town, settled in 1882.
Photo: J.B. Chandler · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
127
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$225K
Census ACS
Household income
$110K
median
Median age
49.8
years
Land area
5 sq mi
Is Dupuyer a good place to live?
Of the 43 Montana towns we compare, none has a higher typical journey to work than Dupuyer. Dupuyer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
127 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Dupuyer: who provides what
Dupuyer is unincorporated, so Pondera County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSun River Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterNew Miami Colony water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesPondera CountyPondera County provides services here
SchoolsDupuyer Elementary School DistrictValier High School District2 districts serve Dupuyer; 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 herePondera County Election AdministratorPondera County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2022
ZIP code5943259432 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 Dupuyer.
Schools
The schools Dupuyer’s kids attend
Its one school is below. Public schools: the Dupuyer Elementary District.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupuyer SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 47 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Dupuyer has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves
For Dupuyer, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 27 of 100. 50% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 35%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Dupuyer brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
Dupuyer’s July high is 79°F, below both Montana’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–35°
Spring28–52°
Summer47–75°
Fall30–55°
Sep 3
typical first frost
Jun 9
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Dupuyer stands out in Montana and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
The share of adults in Dupuyer who get no exercise outside work is 33%, against 21% in Montana’s towns and 25% across U.S. towns. Dupuyer: 20% of adults report frequent physical distress, and among 42 Montana towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Dupuyer. Against the Montana average, Dupuyer comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 22.
| Dupuyer | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 19% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 18% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Montana
1 better9 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Dupuyer | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 27.5% | 11.7% |
Pondera Medical Center
23.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dupuyer
16pages on Dupuyer
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dupuyer; the nearest are
Blackfeet Community CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Browning35.4 mi$3,610 tuitionGreat Falls College Montana State UniversityCommunity college · Public · Great Falls73.8 mi$4,028 in-state tuitionSalish Kootenai CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Pablo85.9 mi$4,311 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Dupuyer residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
About Dupuyer
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community in Montana, United States
Dupuyer () is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pondera County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dupuyer had a population of 93. The community is located along U.S. Route 89 and Dupuyer Creek. Dupuyer has a post office with ZIP code 59432. The community takes its name from Dupuyer Creek, which borders the town. It began as a stagecoach stop in 1877 on the Fort Benton–Fort Browning road.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,117 ft
- ZIP code
- 59432
Questions about Dupuyer
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dupuyer, MT a good place to live?
Dupuyer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.