Daniels County GIS Maps

Home » Montana » Daniels County

Daniels County, Montana, has 1,661 residents across 5,745 parcels and covers 1,426.0 square miles. The population declined 5.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Daniels County is 30019.

Scobey is the county's largest population center. Daniels County also includes 4 zip codes, 1 public school district and 7 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.

Open the Interactive Parcel Viewer Open the Interactive Parcel Viewer

Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.

Daniels County Trends

Population
1,661▾
Median Home Value
$177,800▴
K-12 Enrollment
277—
Daniels County in Montana

County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.

Daniels County Maps

The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.

County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.

Daniels County Parcels

Daniels County has 5,745 mapped parcels covering 911,241 acres. The median assessed value is $37,481. The median lot size is 119.97 acres. 4,304 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Vacant land accounts for 55.0% of parcels. Improved property follows at 27.6% and exempt property at 14.2%. The records carry 1,459 distinct owner names. About 9% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Montana. Owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Daniels County Parcel viewer here.

Daniels County Parcel Data Coverage

Field Parcels Coverage
Parcel ID 5,745 100%
Owner name 5,742 99.9%
Owner mailing address 5,742 99.9%
Site address 883 15.4%
Land use code 0 0%
Land use description 5,742 99.9%
Assessed value 5,739 99.9%
Land value 5,739 99.9%
Improvement value 5,739 99.9%
Acreage 5,745 100%
Parcel boundary 5,745 100%
Download all Daniels County parcels.

Field coverage measured across all Daniels County parcel records.

Daniels County Population

Daniels County had 1,661 residents in 2020. That was 5.1% lower than in 2010. Daniels County had 356 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Scobey, Flaxville and Peerless.

Population Trend in Daniels County MT

Daniels County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.

Daniels County Zip Codes

Daniels County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Scobey (59263), Flaxville (59222) and Peerless (59253). Scobey is the largest zip by population, with about 1,284 residents or 77% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 97% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.

Most Populated Zip Codes in Daniels County MT

ZIP Area Population Trend
59263 Scobey 1,284 ▾ -4.8%
59222 Flaxville 203 ▾ -8.1%
59253 Peerless 121 ▴ 8%
59276 Whitetail 44 ▴ 10%
Download all zip code data

Daniels County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.

Daniels County Demographics

Daniels County has a median age of 48.7, which makes the county a little older than Montana overall. About 20.1% of residents are under 18, while 28.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 28.9% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 27.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.

Key Demographics for Daniels County MT

Median Age

48.7

Under 18

20.1%

Age 65+

28.9%

Bachelor's+

27.5%

Daniels County School Districts

Daniels County is served by 1 public school district with 277 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.

Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Daniels County MT

District Enrollment Share Trend
Scobey K-12 Schools 277 100% — 0%
Download all school district data

Daniels County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.

Daniels County Housing & Real Estate

Daniels County has a median home value of $177,800 and a median gross rent of $588. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Montana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $239,000 and homes spent about 238 days on the market.

Daniels County Housing Mix

Daniels County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.

Daniels County Housing Trends

Daniels County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).

Businesses in Daniels County, MT

Daniels County has 96 business listings across 66 categories. The largest categories in Daniels County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (5, 5.2%), Shipping Center (4, 4.2%), and Structure And Geography (4, 4.2%). The full Daniels County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Daniels County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.

Top Business Categories in Daniels County, MT

Category Businesses Share
Churches & Religious Organizations 5 5.2%
Shipping Center 4 4.2%
Structure And Geography 4 4.2%
Bar And Grill Restaurant 4 4.2%
Bars & Nightlife 3 3.1%
Agricultural Service 2 2.1%
Grocery Stores 2 2.1%
Hair Salons 2 2.1%
River 2 2.1%
Retail 2 2.1%

Daniels County Business Listings

Business Category City
The Bunkhouse Active Life Scobey
PRO Co-op Ag Center Agricultural Cooperatives Scobey
Shortline Ag Agricultural Service Scobey
Scobey Airport Airport Scobey
Handran's Home Center Appliance Store Scobey
Bernies Body Shop Auto Body Shop Scobey
Farmers Insurance - Liana Handran Auto Insurance Scobey
CARQUEST Auto Parts Automotive Parts And Accessories Scobey
Don's Gas and Diesel Auto Repair Scobey
Intoxalock Ignition Interlock Automotive Services And Repair Scobey
Download Daniels County business listings

Daniels County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.

Daniels County Basemaps

Daniels County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.

Get the Full Daniels County Data Package

This page shows a preview of what's included in the Daniels County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.

  • 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
  • Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
  • ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
  • Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
  • Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
  • Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools

Paid packages support commercial use, client work, and derived outputs. Some package contents may include source-specific attribution or provider notices. See Licensing & Data Source Notices.

Get the Daniels County Package + Parcels — $49

One-time · instant download · 30-day refund guarantee · See full package details

Preview a Live Package Demo

See exactly what is included in a county data package. Inspect how files are organized, the interactive data explorer and how maps and analytics are laid out. The demo loads a real sample package from Montana — explore the full structure before you buy.

No email or download required. Opens in a preview window on this page.