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Lowest labor force participation, Montana cities

Montana cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 27 cities in Montana that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Bigfork, MTMT5,56547.0%–

02Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MTMT9,70954.6%–

03Polson, MTMT5,65354.8%–

04Hamilton, MTMT5,45160.0%–

05Butte-Silver Bow, MTMT35,46960.8%–

06Great Falls, MTMT60,20862.4%–

07Helena, MTMT35,13862.4%–

08Lewistown, MTMT6,17962.5%–

09Helena Valley Southeast, MTMT9,10863.9%–

10Orchard Homes, MTMT5,58864.2%–

11Havre, MTMT9,26465.1%–

12Livingston, MTMT9,29065.1%–

13Kalispell, MTMT31,85165.3%–

14Lockwood, MTMT7,18165.6%–

15Billings, MTMT121,23966.0%–

16Helena Valley West Central, MTMT8,05666.4%–

17Whitefish, MTMT9,35866.5%–

18Evergreen, MTMT9,61166.7%–

19Miles City, MTMT8,45067.1%–

20Columbia Falls, MTMT5,75367.6%–

21Laurel, MTMT7,20570.0%–

22Helena Valley Northwest, MTMT5,18370.3%–

23Missoula, MTMT78,90372.0%–

24Bozeman, MTMT58,81472.5%–

25Four Corners, MTMT5,79172.8%–

26Sidney, MTMT6,21773.2%–

27Belgrade, MTMT13,10778.5%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES