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RaynesfordMT

Today 54 people live in this town, first settled in 1909.

Population

Census survey, 2020–24

Is Raynesford a good place to live?

Raynesford’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, above both the Montana town median (17 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 43 in Montana we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Raynesford. Raynesford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

54 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Belt · 12 mi Neihart · 23 mi

Getting set up

Moving to Raynesford: who provides what

Raynesford is unincorporated, so Judith Basin County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerNorthWestern Energy14.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesJudith Basin CountyJudith Basin County provides services here

SchoolsGeyser K-12 SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES

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.gov

Who runs elections hereJudith Basin County Election AdministratorJudith Basin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2024

ZIP code5946959469 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 Raynesford.

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers in Raynesford

The July high in Raynesford is 82°F.

82°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter15–36°

Spring29–54°

Summer48–78°

Fall32–57°

Sep 23

typical first frost

May 22

typical last frost

+1.3°

vs. the 20th-century average

82°

typical summer high

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A year of weatherJuly highs 82°, January lows 14°Rain & snow19″ of rain a year · Rain a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.3° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Top of a low hazard risk in Raynesford: inland flooding

One declared disaster, in 2011, has brought federal aid to Raynesford households. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 61% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 49% come from inland flooding and 37% from cold waves.

39risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingCold waves

federal disasters paid out here

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What it facesLow risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters1 federal disaster · Paid out in Raynesford Get ready0.2 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

Raynesford stands out in Montana and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure

16% of Raynesford adults binge drink. Among 42 Montana towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Raynesford. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Raynesford is ahead of Montana on 5 and behind on 11.

	Raynesford	Montana towns	U.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)	45%	32%	35%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	15%	10%	12%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)	27%	31%	33%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)	17%	14%	14%