St. Philip's Episcopal Church · National Register of Historic Places
Rosebud’s story
142 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1884Rosebud is settled
RosebudMT
A town of 45, settled in 1884.
St. Philip's Episcopal Church · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0
Is Rosebud a good place to live?
St. Philip's Episcopal Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Rosebud has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
45 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 Rosebud: who provides what
Rosebud is unincorporated, so Rosebud County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMid-Yellowstone Elec CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers31% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesRosebud CountyRosebud County provides services here
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 hereRosebud County Election AdministratorRosebud County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP code5934759347 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 Rosebud.
Natural hazards
In Rosebud, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical Montana or U.S. town
Households in Rosebud have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2011. 54% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 30%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.
92risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Rosebud’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Rosebud K-12 school district. Two of the 3 schools are below, and why each made the list.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebud SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 30 | D |
| Rosebud High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 15 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
The climate in Rosebud brings four seasons and hot summers
Its midsummer high stands at 90°F, above both the Montana town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–34°
Spring32–59°
Summer55–86°
Fall32–61°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Rosebud stands out in Montana and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
In Rosebud, just over a fifth of adults have been diagnosed with depression, against 25% in Montana’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns. Among 42 Montana towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Rosebud. On top of that, for adults in the town, the share who have obesity is 37%. The town beats the Montana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| Rosebud | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Montana
5 better17 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Rosebud | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15% | 20.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 73.4% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.4% | 3.5% |
Rosebud Health Care Center
10.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rosebud
14pages on Rosebud
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rosebud; the nearest are
Miles Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Miles City30.9 mi$5,818 in-state tuitionMontana State University BillingsUniversity or college · Public · Billings104.9 mi$7,280 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Rosebud residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
About Rosebud
Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Montana, United States
Rosebud is an unincorporated community, census-designated place and river town in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rosebud had a population of 67. It is located approximately 1.5 miles east of the intersection of the Yellowstone River and Rosebud Creek. Interstate 94 passes south of the town. In 1878, Rosebud began as a small post office referred to as Beeman, on the Fort Keogh–Bozeman Stage Line. In 1882 the Northern Pacific Railroad and named the town Rosebud. The Rosebud High School is the highest level of education offered for the town. Enrollment is 31 with a student teacher ratio of 4:1. The team name is the Wranglers.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 2,485 ft
- ZIP code
- 59347
- Area code
- 406
Questions about Rosebud
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rosebud, MT a good place to live?
Rosebud has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.