About Beaverhead County

With an average elevation of over a mile, Beaverhead County sits in the southwestern corner of Montana. Much of its boundary is formed by the Continental Divide. Encompassing an area slightly larger than the state of Connecticut, Beaverhead is the largest county in Montana. However, Beaverhead County is sparsely populated. It ranks 25th of Montana’s 56 counties, having an average population density of less than 1.7 people per square mile. This sparseness in population can be attributed to nearly 2/3 of the land being comprised of public lands including the Beaverhead Deer-Lodge National Forest, Red Rocks Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Bureau of Land Management and State Lands.

Beaverhead County Resource Assistance Center:

The Resource Assistance Center is now open on Wednesdays (by appointment only due to Covid-19). All clients must wear a mask. Please call 988-0360 between the hours of 8-5. Closed during the noon hour. The Beaverhead County Resource Assistance Center will be able to help residents gain access to services and programs such as job service, assistance applications, and mental health referrals. They are located at 205 E. Center Street in the former Department of Revenue Office.

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Latest News

Public Notice – Landfill Prescribed Burn

Beaverhead County is planning a prescribed burn of the wood debris pile located within the Beaverhead County Landfill. Beaverhead County has obtained a Landfill burn permit, #LF-306 from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality in order to conduct this burn....

We are Hiring!

Beaverhead County is looking to fill the position of Public Health Director. The position will be available mid to late May 2024. Education and experience requirements must be equivalent to bachelor’s degree in health services or related field and two years public...

Public Announcement – Airport Closure

Beaverhead County Airport Announces Temporary Closure for Runway Reconstruction The Beaverhead County Airport Board has officially announced a temporary closure of the Beaverhead County Airport (IATA: DLN), scheduled from April 2nd, 2024, through June 28th, 2024. ...