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Lowest labor force participation, Montana cities · 2020

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, MTMT5,56548.0%–

02Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MTMT9,70950.7%–

03Hamilton, MTMT5,45151.1%–

04Lewistown, MTMT6,17953.4%–

05Polson, MTMT5,65358.9%–

06Butte-Silver Bow, MTMT35,46960.3%–

07Orchard Homes, MTMT5,58860.6%–

08Columbia Falls, MTMT5,75361.8%–

09Great Falls, MTMT60,20863.2%–

10Havre, MTMT9,26464.4%–

11Kalispell, MTMT31,85165.3%–

12Helena Valley West Central, MTMT8,05666.1%–

13Helena, MTMT35,13866.1%–

14Miles City, MTMT8,45066.4%–

15Billings, MTMT121,23966.6%–

16Livingston, MTMT9,29066.8%–

17Evergreen, MTMT9,61168.2%–

18Sidney, MTMT6,21769.8%–

19Whitefish, MTMT9,35870.0%–

20Lockwood, MTMT7,18170.8%–

21Helena Valley Southeast, MTMT9,10871.2%–

22Laurel, MTMT7,20571.7%–

23Bozeman, MTMT58,81471.9%–

24Missoula, MTMT78,90373.3%–

25Helena Valley Northwest, MTMT5,18373.9%–

26Belgrade, MTMT13,10777.4%–

27Four Corners, MTMT5,79177.9%–

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