Jobs & Economy in Havre

Havre's economy runs on a real, genuinely diversified base this record discloses precisely, characterized by one source as remarkably stable relative to similarly sized communities.

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Healthcare as the largest employer

Northern Montana Hospital (Northern Montana Health Care) was cited as Havre's largest employer, at approximately 646 employees.

Real railroad heritage and current BNSF employment

Havre's real 1893 Great Northern Railway founding continues today through BNSF Railway, a real, named major employer (~600 employees).

Education and federal border-patrol employment

Havre Public Schools and Montana State University-Northern together account for a real, disclosed ~500 combined employees, alongside the U.S. Border Patrol's Havre Sector given the town's Canadian-border proximity.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.