Jordan, Montana, 1942
Jordan’s story
130 years in pictures
Census counts: 557 in 1960, 356 in 2020. The archive holds 15 old photos and papers going back to 1942 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
- 1896Jordan is settled
Population
348
2025 Census estimate · −1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$224K
+17.1% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
46.3
years
Jobs based here
150
Balanced
Is Jordan a good place to live?
Jordan’s trail network density is 1.7 miles per square mile, above both Montana’s towns (0.6) and U.S. towns (0.4). Jordan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
348 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Jordan: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jordan, and how to reach them.
PowerMcCone Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Jordan water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesdayTown’s haulerTown site
SchoolsGarfield County High School DistrictJordan Elementary School District2 districts serve Jordan; 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 hereGarfield County Election AdministratorGarfield County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5933759337 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 Jordan.
Housing
Jordan’s typical home value is about $224K
The midpoint rent in Jordan is $811 a month. Typical home values rose 17% in the year to September 2026. Also worth knowing: among households locally, 71% own their home, above the Montana town median (64%) and near the median of U.S. towns (73%).
$224KZillow home value
| Jordan | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $811 a month | $1,000 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Jordan$224K
Montana$467K
+17.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Jordan’s kids attend
Two of its 3 schools are below, each with the reason it’s listed. Public schools: the Jordan Elementary District. 3 public schools serve Jordan, with 163 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 84 | A− |
| Garfield Co Dist HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 57 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Jordan’s year
In Jordan, the peak summer temperature is 87°F.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–32°
Spring30–57°
Summer53–83°
Fall31–59°
Sep 18
typical first frost
May 21
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Jordan has 1.4 jobs for every working resident and draws in 114 commuters
For working residents in Jordan, the share who work locally is 35%. Half the trips to work are shorter than 12 miles. The town’s median household income comes in at $55,000. The top destinations are Miles City (4%), Billings (3%) and Gillette (3%).
35%work in town
| Jordan | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 35% | 39% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Jordan35%
Miles City4%
Billings3%
Gillette3%
Wolf Point2%
12 mi
median commute distance
150
jobs based in Jordan
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Jordan than in most of Montana or the rest of the country
30% of adults in Jordan sleep under 7 hours; 29% have obesity. Only one of the 42 Montana towns we compare has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Jordan. Among adults locally, 12% have diabetes. The town does better than the Montana average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 9.
| Jordan | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 32% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Montana
2 better21 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Jordan | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17% | 20.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.7% | 73.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.9% | 12.3% |
Garfield County Health Center
0.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Jordan, mostly cold waves
One declared disaster, in 2011, has brought federal aid to Jordan households. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in the town than in 55% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 34% come from cold waves and 33% from inland flooding. The national flood insurance program has paid 3 claims here since 2026.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingWildfire
3
paid flood claims since 2026
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Jordan keeps 2.4% of its land conserved
Walkers can cover 0.5 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Among 43 Montana towns, just 4 have a lower share of conserved land than Jordan. Parks and preserves locally: 3, covering 16 acres.
2.4%conserved
2.4%
conserved · 5 of 222 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 1.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Panwitz Park | — | 11 |
| 2. Willems Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Kariotis Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jordan
17pages on Jordan
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jordan; the nearest are
Miles Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Miles City81.4 mi$5,818 in-state tuitionAaniiih Nakoda CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Harlem117.4 mi$3,080 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Jordan residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
About Jordan
Town in Montana, United States
Jordan is a town in and the county seat of Garfield County, Montana, United States. The population was 356 at the 2020 census. It is Garfield County's only incorporated community.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1896
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,602 ft
- ZIP code
- 59337
- Area code
- 406
Questions about Jordan
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jordan, MT a good place to live?
Jordan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.