Big Sandy, Montana
Town · Population 604 · #75 in Montana
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About Big Sandy
Big Sandy is a tiny community in northern Montana with an estimated population of 604.
Big Sandy holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,258 residents per square mile.
📰 Big Sandy News Today
- Beverly June Faber Obituary Aug 7, 2026 hollandbonine.com · Aug 7
- Montana State’s Community Design Center marks 50 years of empathetic architecture Montana State University · Jul 23
- A $50 billion fund to help rural hospitals could actually lead to closures and cuts - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Mar 26
- Douglas Giebel Obituary (2026) - Big Sandy, MT - Holland & Bonine Funeral Home - Havre Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- P.E.S.T. light up the Big Sandy Pig Roast pearljamonline.it · Jun 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Big Sandy Unique
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northern Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Big Sandy
- Pep's Bar — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Big Sandy Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Big Sandy
- Paul Williams Memorial Rest Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Big Sandy
- Big Sandy 7-8
- Big Sandy High School
- F E Miley School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Big Sandy Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeTown
Population (2024)604
Rank in state#75 of 127
Land area0.48 sq mi
Density1,258/sq mi
Coordinates48.1786, -110.1133