Cascade County, county in central Montana, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 81,346 inhabitants. The county was created 137 years ago in 1887. Its county seat is Great Falls.
There are 5 city/town in Cascade County, MT. The largest city of Cascade County is Great Falls with a population of 58,353. Other cities include, Three Forks population 2,043, Cascade population 677, Belt population 568 and Neihart population 48
Cascade County is located in north-central Montana and contains part of the Great Falls metro area. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Cascade County:
Great Falls
Great Falls is the largest city in Cascade County and third largest in Montana with a population around 58,000. It sits near the Great Falls of the Missouri River. Key attractions include the C.M. Russell Museum, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, and Giant Springs State Park.
Belt is a small farming and ranching town located along Highway 89 south of Great Falls with a population around 600 residents. The town hosts an annual Bucking Horse Sale event. The Belt Creek Brewing Company is a popular spot for locals and tourists.
Cascade
Cascade is situated along the Missouri River north of Great Falls near Interstate 15. It has around 700 residents and hosts an annual convention for Cascade County 4-H members. The town's motocross track attracts riders from around the region.
Neihart is located south of Great Falls within the Little Belt Mountains. It is a small mountain town with around 50 residents that serves as a gateway for outdoor recreation. Activities include hiking, hunting, fishing and skiing at Showdown Ski Area.
Ulm
Ulm lies west of Great Falls along the Missouri River with around 100 residents. It contains the historic Ulm Pishkun State Park which preserves ancient bison jump cliffs used by Native Americans. Lewis and Clark camped in Ulm in 1805.
Cascade County has a diverse range of towns that showcase Montana's frontier heritage, natural beauty, and modern economic drivers like agriculture, energy production, and tourism. The county provides both urban amenities in Great Falls and rural charm.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cascade County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Belt | Town of the United States | 568 |
Cascade | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States | 677 |
Great Falls | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States | 58,353 |
Neihart | Town of the United States | 48 |
Three Forks | City in Cascade County, Montana, United States | 2,043 |