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Fast food in Montana

How many fast food exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 1 Montana counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Fast food · Quick-service restaurants · Takeout & delivery counters · Pizza delivery · Sandwich & burger chains. Counted together because official statistics use one 722513 code.

State verdict (covered counties): In line with the U.S. rate — 104% of the U.S. rate
Counties covered
1
in Montana
Fast food
143
establishments (2023)
Per 10,000 present
6.9
residents + 0.5×workers
U.S. average
6.7
per 10,000 present
State index
104%
vs. U.S.
Residents
169,496
in covered counties
Workers
73,535
jobs in covered counties
Coverage. This page aggregates only the 1 Montana counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing fast food and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in Montana

CityCounty Fast foodResidentsWorkers Per 10kIndexVerdict
Billings Yellowstone County 143–169 169,496 73,535 6.9 104–117% Above average

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

Billings
104%

Most competitors per capita

Billings
104%
Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few fast food may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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