Plains, Montana
Plains: town of the United States
About
Plains is a town located in the county of Sanders in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,048 and a population density of 671 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,139 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Plains
| Population | 1,139 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| County | Sanders County |
| Postal code | 59859 |
| Phone Area Codes | 406 |
| Area | 1.56 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.4602,-114.8829 |
| Altitude | 2,477 feet / 755 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:31:12 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 729 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Plains is located at 47°27'37"N 114°52'58"W (47.4602100, -114.8829100).
Plains map
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Weather
A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts les...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Plains increased by 7.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,048 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,065 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,073 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,067 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,067 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,065 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,080 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,100 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,115 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,139 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,139 | 0% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Plains
1Plains City Hall
101 Lynch St, Plains, MT 59859 View details
2Plains Clerk Office
101 W Lynch St, Plains, MT 59859 View details
Phone: +14068263411 | Website available
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Plains, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLA | Missoula, MT | 1660 West Broadway Street | BUS |
| WFH | Whitefish station | 500 Depot Street | RAIL |
| LIB | Libby | 100 Mineral Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Plains.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Post Office | Plains (MT) | 59859 |
| Parad Post Office | Paradise (MT) | 59856 |
| Hot Spring Post Office | Hot Springs (MT) | 59845 |
| Saint Reg Post Office | Saint Regis (MT) | 59866 |
| Superior Post Office | Superior (MT) | 59872 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Plains, Pennsylvania township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania with a population of 9,657 people.
- Plains, Texas town in Texas, United States with a population of 1,655 people.
- Plains, Texas city in Sumter County, Georgia, USA with a population of 1,616 people.
- Plains, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 1,021 people.
- Plains, Georgia city in Sumter County, Georgia, USA with a population of 635 people.
Other cities in Sanders County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sanders County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Falls | 1,432 | Town in Montana, United States |
| Hot Springs | 587 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Plains distances to largest Montana cities