Ismay, Montana
Town · Population 21 · #127 in Montana
About Ismay
Ismay, MT is a tiny community located in eastern Montana counting 21 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ismay is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.42 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 50 residents per square mile.
📰 Ismay News Today
- The town that turned its stimulus money down Montana Free Press · Aug 19
- Peggy Jean "Peggy J." Redman Obituary (2025) - Forsyth, MT - Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Forsyth Legacy obituary · Oct 14
- Ismay — the big controversy over the name of a little town Terry Tribune · Apr 10
- Alex Collie Sr. Obituary Jan 25, 2025 Stevenson Funeral Homes · Jan 25
- Irene M. Roberts, age 104, of Helena helenafuneralhome.com · Jul 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ismay Unique
- The only place in America named Ismay — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 21 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in eastern Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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: 1+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeTown
Population (2024)21
Rank in state#127 of 127
Land area0.42 sq mi
Density50/sq mi
Coordinates46.5002, -104.7929