Garfield
6.3
High score (8-10)
The Missouri River Breaks in the southwestern part of the county offer some of the most dramatic and least-visited wilderness in the lower 48, and the hunters and photographers who come here specifically are a self-selected group of serious outdoors people with interesting stories.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Jordan (pop. ~350) is one of the most famous small towns in Montana not for what it has but for what it doesn't — it's often cited as one of the most isolated county seats in the country, more than 100 miles from any town of significant size. The county gained brief national attention in the 1990s when a local militia group called the Freemen had a 1996 FBI standoff here, which tells you something about the political culture. The C.M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge borders the county and provides serious hunting access for the sportsmen who make the trip. But Jordan is a place you visit with a very specific purpose, not a social destination.
Lower score (below 6)
Garfield County has around 1,200 people in 4,800 square miles — one of the lowest population densities in the entire country. Jordan has a bar, a diner, and a gas station, and that describes the social infrastructure comprehensively. An outsider arriving here without a specific purpose (hunting, wildlife photography, historical interest) has nothing to work with, and the community is so small that any newcomer is immediately visible and notable. It's genuinely remote in a way that most people from anywhere else haven't experienced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Garfield, Montana?
$81k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Garfield, Montana?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Garfield, Montana?
35% men have degree
What's the average male height in Garfield, Montana?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Garfield, Montana?
Local women avg 29.8