Sun River, Montana
CDP
About Sun River
Sun River is a small unincorporated community in central Montana.
Officially, Sun River is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.86 square miles.
📰 Sun River News Today
- Montana FWP enacts hoot-owl restrictions on Madison, Beaverhead and Sun rivers Daily Montanan · Jul 10
- James Clyde Lee Obituary Jun 22, 2026 Schnider Funeral Home · Jun 22
- Sun River gates draw crowds near Augusta as antler season begins Nonstop Local News Montana · May 15
- Jury finds man not guilty in 2023 Sun River homicide case The Electric · Feb 12
- Flooding concerns in some areas KRTV · May 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sun River Unique
- The only place in America named Sun River — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Sun River
- Cascade Colony School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.86 sq mi
Coordinates47.5305, -111.7240