Colstrip, Montana

Colstrip: town focused on coal mining and electricity production

About

Colstrip is a town located in the county of Rosebud in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,214 and a population density of 211 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,217 inhabitants.

The town was created 28 years ago in 1997.

Colstrip locator map
Location of Colstrip on Montana map.

Quick Facts about Colstrip

Population 2,217 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Montana (United States)
County Rosebud County
Postal code 59323
Phone Area Codes 406
Area 10.49 km2
Latitude & Longitude 45.8842,-106.6236
Altitude 3,222 feet / 982 meters
Establishment January 01, 1998 (28 years ago)
Time Zone Mountain Time Zone
Local time 16:31:39 (22nd April 2026)
Density 211 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.14% (2010-2020)
Weather 55℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Colstrip2013Sign image
Colstrip2013Sign image

Geography

Colstrip is located at 45°53'3"N 106°37'25"W (45.8841600, -106.6236400).

Colstrip map

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Weather

55°F
Mostly Cloudy
7 mph SSE Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Colstrip

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Colstrip increased by 0.14% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,214 - census
2011 2,281 2.94% estimation process
2012 2,343 2.65% estimation process
2013 2,336 -0.3% estimation process
2014 2,341 0.21% estimation process
2015 2,348 0.3% estimation process
2016 2,319 -1.25% estimation process
2017 2,314 -0.22% estimation process
2018 2,271 -1.89% estimation process
2019 2,246 -1.11% estimation process
2020 2,217 -1.31% estimation process
Colstrip zip code is 59323. County name: Rosebud, County fips: 30087
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Colstrip, MT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
180160 Chief Dull Knife College Lame Deer (MT) 59043

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Colstrip, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MLS Miles City, MT 1019 Main Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Colstrip.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Colstr Post Office Colstrip (MT) 59323

Other cities in Rosebud County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rosebud County , MT.

City Name Population Title
Lame Deer 2,052 Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation
Forsyth 1,752 Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

Distance to Other Cities

Colstrip distances to largest Montana cities