Rosebud County, Montana
Located in Montana, Rosebud County has a population of 8,165 residents and a median age of 38.0 years, making it the #2,639 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 24.5%. The median home value is $182,400, and the median household income is $49,914, which is 34% below the national median.
Demographics
Rosebud County has a population of 8,165, making it the #2,639 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Rosebud County is $49,914, ranking #2,775 out of 3,222 counties — 33.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.5% and unemployment stands at 10.6%.
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Housing
The median home value in Rosebud County is $182,400 (-35.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $672/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.6%.
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Education
In Rosebud County, 20.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 38.0% below the national average, ranking #1,844 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Rosebud County is 65.9 years. 24.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
23.9% of adults in Rosebud County smoke , 39.7% are obese , and 22.1% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Rosebud County is 16.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 48.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 60.1 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
24.1% of children in Rosebud County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 34.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Rosebud County is 58.3%. The mean commute time is 17.1 min, which is 38.0% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Rosebud County voted Republican with a margin of 37.1%. The vote was 29.7% Dem / 66.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.1 toward Republicans .
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About Rosebud County, Montana
Rosebud County, Montana has a total population of 8,165, making it the 2,639th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rosebud County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rosebud County is $49,914, which ranks #2,775 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6%.
The median home value in Rosebud County is $182,400, 35.3% below the national median. Renters in Rosebud County pay a median gross rent of $672 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rosebud County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.1 min.
Rosebud County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.4% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (36.8%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
All data for Rosebud County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.