RedstoneMT
Settled in 1905, this town now has 4 residents.
Is Redstone a good place to live?
Redstone’s January low is -1°F, below both the Montana town median (15°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Of the 43 Montana towns we compare, none has a higher home-ownership rate than Redstone. Redstone’s trail network density is 4.3 miles per square mile, above both Montana’s towns (0.6) and U.S. towns (0.4). Redstone has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Redstone: who provides what
Redstone is unincorporated, so Sheridan County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Redstone.
Redstone has a very low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves
Compared with 92% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Redstone is lower. 59% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 29%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Redstone, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 23 inches of snow, with January nights at -1° and July afternoons at 82°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Redstone than in most of Montana or the rest of the country
30% of Redstone adults sleep under 7 hours. Only 4 of the 42 Montana towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Redstone. Among adults locally, 17% report frequent physical distress and 28% feel lonely. CDC measures, 32 in all: Redstone beats Montana on 5 and trails on 8.
| Redstone | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Redstone | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.2% | 63.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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Everything we know about Redstone
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Redstone; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Redstone residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
About Redstone
Unincorporated community in Montana, United States
Redstone is an unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Redstone had a population of 13. Redstone is located on Montana Highway 5, 18 miles (29 km) west of Plentywood. The community had a post office from 1903 until March 9, 2013; it still has its own ZIP code, 59257. It is near the confluence of the Muddy River and Eagle Creek.
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- Elevation
- 2,106 ft
- ZIP code
- 59257
Questions about Redstone
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Redstone, MT a good place to live?
Redstone has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.