Prairie, MT County is a small mountain town located in the foothills of Montana. It has an estimated population of 1,227 people and a population density of 1 people per square mile. The town has a small-town feel and is known for its year-round outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and more. The area also boasts some great local businesses such as the Prairie Mountain Grocery Store, Arledge Hardware Store, and Bannister's Café. The community also hosts several local organizations dedicated to preserving the rural culture of Prairie including the Prairie Historical Society and Prairie Conservation Group. There are also several annual sporting events held in the area such as the annual Barrel Racing event at Della Rosa Ranch and the Snowmobile Races at Storck Memorial Park.
The population in Prairie County is 1,227. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Prairie County is 48.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Prairie County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Prairie County
- 55.7% are married
- 7.3% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 6.1% have children, but are single
Race in Prairie County
- 98.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander