About Boulder
Set in the southern part of Montana, Boulder is a small town counting 1,305 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Boulder is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,165 residents per square mile.
📰 Boulder News Today
- Jefferson High School (Boulder, MT) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 15
- Whitehall mother sentenced in Boulder after son's killing case NonStop Local Billings · Aug 12
- Whitehall mother sentenced in Boulder after son's killing case Nonstop Local News Montana · Aug 12
- Dept. of Corrections to relocate 50 incarcerated women from Boulder to Miles City Montana Free Press · Jul 10
- Queen Gulch Fire estimated at 20-30 acres, NE of Boulder NBC Montana · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Boulder Unique
- Positioned in southern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Boulder
- Mountain Good Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jefferson County Fairgrounds · Attraction
- The Heritage Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Boulder
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Boulder
- Boulder 7-8
- Boulder Elementary School
- Jefferson High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,305
Rank in state#49 of 127
Land area1.12 sq mi
Density1,165/sq mi
Coordinates46.2358, -112.1197