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Hill County, MT Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Veterans in Hill County

The ACS estimates about 754, give or take 169 civilian veterans in Hill County.

By ACS estimates, Hill County has the 20th largest veteran population among Montana's 56 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureHill CountyMontanaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating34 percent

above the Montana share; above the national share.

32 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher7 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Hill County has about 128, give or take 54 veterans 75 and older, making up 17 percent of its veterans compared with 25 percent in Montana.

Veterans under 35 account for 11 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Hill County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Hill County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Hill County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureHill CountyMontanaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$51,290 ± $14,538$49,430 ± $1,076$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$32,774 ± $3,356$38,147 ± $393$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over14.4% ± 8.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over30.1% ± 8.8 points32.1% ± 1.2 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6482.0% ± 11.7 points72.9% ± 1.3 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 641.1% ± 4.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over98.3% ± 1.5 points96.7% ± 0.6 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over25.3% ± 9.6 points31.1% ± 1.5 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Hill County

VA reports 380 veterans in Hill County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent112
30 to 40 percent48
50 to 60 percent52
70 to 90 percent110
100 percent58

FY2019: 339 recipients. Change to FY2025: +41.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Hill County

In 2025, lenders reported 35 VA-backed home loans out of 240 home loans made in Hill County (14.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $274,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 218, give or take 70) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 174, give or take 80).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Hill County

VA reported about $8.3 million in compensation and pension spending and about $8.3 million in medical care spending in Hill County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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Outside Montana, in Sheridan, WY, Sheridan VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Hill County's second-nearest medical center, about 302 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Hill County is Helena Vet Center Outstation (opens in a new tab) in Helena, MT, about 166 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Fort Harrison RO (station 436); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Yellowstone National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
55 Buffalo Trail Road Laurel, MT 59044
406-647-2746

About 212.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Harrison (opens in a new tab)
3550 Heroes Rd Fort Harrison, MT 59636
406-324-4793

About 167.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Hill County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Montana Statewide CoC counted 168 veterans experiencing homelessness (113 sheltered, 55 unsheltered).

MT-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 205 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Fort Harrison VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 406-442-6410. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Hill County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Hill County

  • Havre (city): about 9,258 residents
  • Havre North (unincorporated community): about 890 residents
  • Azure (unincorporated community): about 406 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • St. Pierre (unincorporated community): about 394 residents
  • Beaver Creek (unincorporated community): about 340 residents
More places (16)
  • Sangrey (unincorporated community): about 339 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Rudyard (unincorporated community): about 312 residents
  • Parker School (unincorporated community): about 307 residents
  • Saddle Butte (unincorporated community): about 225 residents
  • Gildford (unincorporated community): about 217 residents
  • West Havre (unincorporated community): about 143 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Herron (unincorporated community): about 132 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Hingham (town): about 127 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Rocky Boy's Agency (unincorporated community): about 120 residents
  • Box Elder (unincorporated community): about 106 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Kremlin (unincorporated community): about 71 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Gildford Colony (unincorporated community): about 59 residents
  • Inverness (unincorporated community): about 39 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Hilldale Colony (unincorporated community): about 20 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • East End Colony (unincorporated community): about 0 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Laredo (unincorporated community): about 0 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Montana benefits

For tax year 2027, qualifying Montana veterans rated 100 percent service-connected can receive property tax relief.

Montana operates 3 state veterans homes.

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Get ready for your appointment

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Hill County

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Jon McCarty

Attorney · Great Falls · MT · About 107 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 22144

4.9 · 27 reviews · Firm rating

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Joseph Norena

Attorney · Bozeman · MT · About 221 miles away

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 49627

4.0 · 8 reviews · Firm rating

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Trevor Fonseth

Attorney · Great Falls · MT · About 107 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57337

4.9 · 27 reviews · Firm rating

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Brittney Mada

Attorney · Billings · MT · About 205 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 55903

3.0 · 12 reviews · Firm rating

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