Moving to Dillon: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Dillon means joining a genuinely growing southwestern Montana college town anchored by the University of Montana Western and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
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Learn moreA real, genuinely growing small city
Dillon's population ran approximately 4,359 in 2026, up ~12.29% from the 2020 Census -- a real contrast with eastern Montana's more stagnant pattern.
A genuine college-town identity
The University of Montana Western offers a distinctive block-scheduling model unique nationally among public four-year institutions.
National forest headquarters
Dillon hosts the real Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest headquarters, Montana's largest national forest at 3.36 million acres.
Key takeaways
- Dillon's population has genuinely grown since the 2020 Census.
- The University of Montana Western anchors a real college-town identity.
- Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest headquarters offers substantial outdoor-recreation access.
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