Hinsdale Demographics, 2010 U.S. Census, 2012
Hinsdale’s story
135 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 2 maps from 1906 on.
- 1891Hinsdale is settled
HinsdaleMT
This town of 233 people was settled in 1891.
Photo: Shadybradyj · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
233
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$213K
+14.3% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
51.6
years
Land area
7 sq mi
Is Hinsdale a good place to live?
Of the 43 Montana towns we compare, none has a higher mean commuting time than Hinsdale. The biggest park or preserve is US BOR, at 119 acres. Hinsdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
233 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 Hinsdale: who provides what
Hinsdale is unincorporated, so Valley County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNorthWestern Energy14.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHinsdale Water Department1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers37% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesValley CountyValley County provides services here
SchoolsHinsdale Elementary School DistrictHinsdale High School District2 districts serve Hinsdale; 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 hereValley County Election AdministratorValley County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2021
ZIP code5924159241 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 Hinsdale.
Housing
Hinsdale stands out in Montana and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
Values rose 14% in the 12 months to September 2026. Hinsdale: 71% of households are owner-occupiers, above Montana’s towns (64%) and close to U.S. towns (73%). The typical Hinsdale home is worth about $213,000, up 14.3% in a year, 55% below the Montana typical home.
$213KZillow home value
| Hinsdale | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $573 a month | $1,000 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Hinsdale$213K
Montana$467K
+14.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Hinsdale’s kids attend
The public schools here belong to the Hinsdale Elementary District. Below: Two of its 3 schools, each with why it was picked.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 36 | D |
| Hinsdale High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 18 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Who lives here
Hinsdale skews older than Montana
Only 3 of the 43 Montana towns we compare have a higher midpoint age than Hinsdale. People 65 and older are 34% of residents (20% statewide); children under 18 are 13% of residents (21% statewide). Hinsdale: just over a third of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more, against 30% in Montana’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns.
51.6median age · MT 40.4
| Hinsdale | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.6 years | 38.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 30% | 29% |
HinsdaleMontanaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school32%
Some college27%
Associate’s2%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.1 points. Across Montana, 49.3% of residents are women.
| Hinsdale | MT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.7% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.2% | 10% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.9% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.7% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.7% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.6% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.2% | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 20.2% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 5.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.1% | 27.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.3% | 22.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 1.6% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.1% | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.2% | 12% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Hinsdale has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves
FEMA puts 40% of Hinsdale’s expected hazard losses down to cold waves, and 38% to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2011.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Hinsdale: four seasons and pleasant summers
July afternoons reach 85° and January nights drop to 3°.
85°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–27°
Spring30–56°
Summer53–82°
Fall31–57°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
85°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Outdoors
Hinsdale has set aside 9.5% of its land for conservation
In 2 parks and preserves, walkers have 4.3 miles of trail. Parks and preserves in Hinsdale: 2, covering 129 acres. The town’s density of trails comes in at 0.7 miles per square mile.
9.5%conserved
| Hinsdale | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 9.5% | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
9.5%
conserved · 401 of 4,235 acres
4.3 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. US BOR | — | 119 |
| 2. Milk River Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
Compared with most of Montana and the rest of the country, more of Hinsdale’s adults have high blood pressure
Among adults in Hinsdale, 14% report frequent mental distress. No town among the 42 in Montana we compare has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Hinsdale. This Montana town does better than the Montana average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 7.
| Hinsdale | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 32% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 25% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Montana
12 better13 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Hinsdale | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.6% | 9.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.5% | 9.3% |
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
25.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hinsdale
15pages on Hinsdale
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hinsdale; the nearest are
Aaniiih Nakoda CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Harlem76.7 mi$3,080 in-state tuitionFort Peck Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Poplar89.4 mi$2,250 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Hinsdale residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
About Hinsdale
Community in Montana, United States
Hinsdale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Valley County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hinsdale had a population of 193. The community is located on the Milk River and U.S. Route 2, with Montana Highway 537 headed north out of town and South Bench Road crossing the railroad tracks and running south of town. Hinsdale has a post office with ZIP code 59241.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 6.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,169 ft
- ZIP code
- 59241
Questions about Hinsdale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hinsdale, MT a good place to live?
Hinsdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.