Bank, 2004
Reed Point’s story
120 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1891 on.
- 1906Reed Point is settled
Reed PointMT
This town of 147 people was settled in 1906.
Population
147
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$541K
+10% in a year
Median age
60.0
years
Jobs based here
20
A commuter town
Is Reed Point a good place to live?
Reed Point’s midpoint age is 60 years, above both Montana’s towns (38.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 43 Montana towns we compare, none has a higher average commute than Reed Point. Reed Point has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
147 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 Reed Point: who provides what
Reed Point is unincorporated, so Stillwater County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNorthWestern Energy14.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEagle Mountain Rural PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesStillwater CountyStillwater County provides services here
SchoolsReed Point Elementary School DistrictReed Point High School District2 districts serve Reed Point; 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 hereStillwater County Election AdministratorStillwater County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code5906959069 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 Reed Point.
Work & commute
Reed Point has 0.3 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The top destinations are Billings (36%), Laurel (8%) and Columbus (6%). Half commute less than 46 miles. Among residents in Reed Point, 9% live below the poverty line.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Reed Point0%
Billings36%
Laurel8%
Columbus6%
Miles City3%
46 mi
median commute distance
20
jobs based in Reed Point
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Reed Point’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Reed Point Elementary District. Below: Two of its 3 schools, each with why it was picked. 3 public schools serve Reed Point, with 50 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Point ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 28 | A |
| Reed Point High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 11 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Reed Point’s year
A winter brings about 48 inches of snow, with January nights at 17° and July afternoons at 85°.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–39°
Spring32–57°
Summer51–81°
Fall33–60°
Sep 14
typical first frost
May 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Reed Point home at about $541K
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 10% in value. 88% of Reed Point households own their home.
$541KZillow home value
Typical home value
Reed Point$541K
Montana$467K
+10%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
A smaller share of adults in Reed Point feel lonely than in the typical Montana or U.S. town
The share of adults in Reed Point who have diabetes: 13%. Among 42 Montana towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Reed Point. Of 32 CDC measures, Reed Point beats the Montana average on 7 and trails it on 8.
| Reed Point | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 31% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Montana
7 better17 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Reed Point | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 14.2% | 17.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 6.6% |
Stillwater Billings Clinic
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Reed Point, mostly inland flooding
The FEMA hazard score for Reed Point comes to 55 of 100. 58% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 19%. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2011.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesWildfire
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Reed Point
16pages on Reed Point
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Reed Point; the nearest are
Montana Bible CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Billings45 mi$14,640 tuitionMontana State University BillingsUniversity or college · Public · Billings49.8 mi$7,280 in-state tuitionLittle Big Horn CollegeCommunity college · Public · Crow Agency101.3 mi$3,200 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Reed Point residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Reed Point for work
Where Reed Point’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
20jobs based in Reed Point
0%of working residents work in town
46 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Reed Point
CDP in Montana, United States
Reed Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stillwater County, Montana, United States. The population was 247 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,747 ft
- ZIP code
- 59069
Questions about Reed Point
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Reed Point, MT a good place to live?
Reed Point has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.