Philipsburg, Montana
Town · Population 913 · #59 in Montana
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About Philipsburg
Philipsburg, MT is a tiny community located in southwestern Montana with an estimated population of 913.
Officially, Philipsburg is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,074 residents per square mile.
📰 Philipsburg News Today
- Moose Fire burning 3,544 acres southwest of Philipsburg, evacuation orders in place NBC Montana · Aug 8
- Philipsburg Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Shades of Color in Philipsburg - Lawson Chapman The Dispatch · Apr 25
- Congressman Zinke Delivers Over $2.3 Million in Federal Funding for Public Safety and Water Infrastructure in Powell and Granite Counties Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov) · Mar 12
- Philipsburg town councilmember dead in motorcycle accident missoulian.com · Jul 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Philipsburg Unique
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Philipsburg
- Sunshine Station (café)
- Up in Smoke BBQ — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Granite County Museum and Cultural Center · Museum
- Montana Law Enforcement Museum · Museum
- Philipsburg Public Library
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Philipsburg
- Granite State Park reviews ★
- Hope Mill Site (Now Royal Stamp Mill) reviews ★
- Philipsburg Town Park reviews ★
- Shakey Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Philipsburg
- Granite High School
- Philipsburg 7-8
- Philipsburg School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Granite County Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeTown
Population (2024)913
Rank in state#59 of 127
Land area0.85 sq mi
Density1,074/sq mi
Coordinates46.3324, -113.2960