Where is Cut Bank, Montana, USA?

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Where is Cut Bank Located? - Cut Bank is a city located in the Glacier County of Montana, United States. Cut Bank lies between 41.0969263 Degrees North latitudes and 104.806357 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Cut Bank Located?

Cut Bank is a city located in the Glacier County of Montana, United States. Cut Bank lies between 41.0969263 Degrees North latitudes and 104.806357 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Cut Bank city is 3056 people and the city has a total area of 1.16 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Cut Bank, Montana Quick Facts

FieldValue
CityCut Bank
CountyGlacier County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude48.6331°N
Longitude112.3264°W
Elevation~3,806 ft (1,160 m)
Land Area~1.1 sq mi
Water Area~0.0 sq mi
Total Area~1.1 sq mi
Population~3,000 (2020 Census)
Population Density~2,700 per sq mi
ZIP Code59427
Area Code406
Time Zone (Standard)Mountain Standard Time (MST) UTC -7
Time Zone (DST)Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) UTC -6
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-18850

Nearby Cities to Cut Bank, Montana

  • Shelby, Montana — 30 mi South
  • Browning, Montana — 40 mi West
  • Great Falls, Montana — 100 mi South
  • Choteau, Montana — 80 mi South
  • Valier, Montana — 25 mi East
  • Conrad, Montana — 50 mi South
  • Kalispell, Montana — 130 mi West
  • East Glacier Park Village, Montana — 45 mi West
  • St. Mary, Montana — 60 mi West
  • Fort Benton, Montana — 110 mi Southeast

Cut Bank, Montana Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January2660.4
April54300.9
July80521.2
October56310.6
Annual522812.5
Climate AttributeValue
Climate Classification (Köppen)Cold Semi-Arid / Continental (BSk/Dfb transition)
Annual Snowfall~50–70 inches
Annual Rainfall~12–14 inches
Wind ConditionsVery windy (nicknamed “Windy City of the Plains”)
Winter CharacterLong, cold, snowy winters

Driving Distances from Cut Bank, Montana

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ShelbyMT3035 min
BrowningMT4050 min
Great FallsMT1001 hr 40 min
ChoteauMT801 hr 30 min
ValierMT2530 min
ConradMT5055 min
East Glacier Park VillageMT4550 min
St. MaryMT601 hr 10 min
KalispellMT1302 hr 30 min
Fort BentonMT1102 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Cut Bank, Montana

ModeDetails
AirportCut Bank Municipal Airport (CTB), Great Falls International Airport (GTF)
PortNo seaports (inland prairie region)
Major HighwaysUS-2, MT-213
Rail/AmtrakAmtrak Empire Builder line (regional stops nearby)
Local TransitLimited rural transit services
  • US-2 — major east-west route across northern Montana connecting Cut Bank to Shelby and Glacier National Park region
  • MT-213 — local connector road serving surrounding agricultural communities

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Cut Bank, Montana

Landmark NameType
Cut Bank CreekNatural Waterway
Glacier County MuseumMuseum
Cut Bank Amtrak Station AreaTransport Landmark
Northwest Montana Fairgrounds (regional)Event Grounds
Sweet Grass Hills Scenic ViewsScenic Area
Glacier National Park (regional access)National Park
Santa Rita Loop Recreation AreasOutdoor Recreation
Cut Bank City ParkCommunity Park

Places to Visit in Cut Bank, Montana

Landmark NameType
Downtown Cut Bank Historic AreaHistoric Downtown
Glacier National Park Scenic Drives (Going-to-the-Sun Road region)Scenic Route
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (regional)Historic Trail
Blackfeet Indian Reservation Cultural Sites (nearby)Cultural Area
St. Mary Lake (regional)Scenic Lake
Two Medicine Lake (regional)Scenic Lake
Kevin-Sunburst Oil Field Area (regional)Industrial Heritage Area
Milk River Valley Scenic AreaNatural Valley

Colleges and Universities in Cut Bank, Montana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Montana State University–Northern (Havre)PublicUniversityEngineering and technical programs
University of Great Falls (University of Providence)PrivateUniversityNursing and liberal arts
Blackfeet Community College (near Browning)PublicCommunity CollegeTribal education and workforce training

Waterbodies in Cut Bank, Montana

Cut Bank Creek, Milk River (regional), St. Mary River (regional), Two Medicine River, Lake Elwell (Tiber Reservoir)

Golf Courses in Cut Bank, Montana

Cut Bank Golf & Country Club, Marias Valley Golf Course (near Shelby), Pondera Golf Club (Conrad), Glacier View Golf Course (regional)

Cut Bank, Montana - Key Historical Facts

  • Cut Bank developed as a railroad town along the Great Northern Railway in the early 20th century.
  • The area’s name comes from Cut Bank Creek, which carved steep banks into the prairie landscape.
  • Oil and natural gas discoveries helped support regional economic growth in the mid-1900s.
  • Its location near the Rocky Mountain Front made it an important agricultural and transport hub.
  • The town is known for extreme weather, especially strong winds and cold winters.
  • Today it serves as a small regional center for farming, energy, and travel access to Glacier National Park.

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