Bozeman, MT elevation
Downtown Bozeman sits at 4,811 ft (1,467 m) above sea level. Across the city limits the ground varies by about 614 ft.
USGS elevation downtown
4,811ft
1,467 m above sea level
Ground elevation at 45.67965, -111.03856 (GNIS populated-place coordinates (city center)).
Source: USGS 3D Elevation Program, via the Elevation Point Query Service
- Range inside city limits (sampled)
- 4,590 to 5,204 ft
- 1,399 to 1,586 m · 160 USGS points
- Source: USGS 3DEP + 2024 Census boundary
- Average of sampled points
- 4,822 ft (1,470 m)
- Source: USGS 3DEP
Data updated · By Ankit Kumar, compiled from public U.S. government and open datasets · How these numbers are made
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Elevation range inside the city limits
Bozeman covers 21.4 sq mi of land. Across it, USGS elevations at 160 sampled points run from 4,590 ft (1,399 m) to 5,204 ft (1,586 m), a spread of 614 ft. The average of those points is 4,822 ft, close to the downtown value.
Method: Sampled: USGS 3DEP elevation at 160 points (the city center plus a regular grid about 598 m apart) inside the 2024 Census boundary. The true highest and lowest points can lie between grid points.
Life at 4,811 ft
Standard-atmosphere estimates for downtown Bozeman (4,811 ft). Weather moves the real values a little from day to day.
- Oxygen per breath
- 84 % of sea level
- Air is still 20.9% oxygen; there is just less air.
- Oxygen calculator
- Home canning
- Above 1,000 ft, USDA processing times and pressure-canner pounds go up.
- Canning adjustments · Baking
Sources: pressure from the U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976 (NOAA, NASA, USAF); boiling point from the Antoine equation for water (Lange's Handbook of Chemistry); canning thresholds from the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning. Not medical or food-safety advice; follow the tested USDA recipe for your altitude.
Bozeman compared with nearby and similar-size cities
- Cheyenne, WY6,091 ft
- Bozeman (downtown)4,811 ft
- Carson City, NV4,680 ft
- Livingston, MT4,502 ft
- Belgrade, MT4,457 ft
- Manhattan, MT4,245 ft
- Harrisburg, PA334 ft
- Olympia, WA96 ft
Landmark elevations
| What | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bozeman | 4,811 ft (1,467 m) | USGS 3DEP at GNIS populated-place coordinates |
| Highest sampled point | 5,204 ft (1,586 m) · 2.3 mi from downtown | USGS 3DEP grid sample |
| Lowest sampled point | 4,590 ft (1,399 m) · 4.3 mi from downtown | USGS 3DEP grid sample |
| Nearest public airport: Bozeman Yellowstone Intl (KBZN) | 4,473 ft (1,364 m) · 8.6 mi away | FAA field elevation |
Bozeman at a glance
| What | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,894 (July 1, 2024) | U.S. Census Bureau estimate |
| Land area | 21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²) | Census 2024 Gazetteer |
| County | Gallatin | USGS GNIS |
| USGS 7.5-minute topo map | Bozeman | USGS GNIS |
| Downtown coordinates | 45.67965, -111.03856 | USGS GNIS |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Bozeman, MT?
Downtown Bozeman is 4,811 ft (1,467 m) above sea level, from the USGS 3D Elevation Program at the city-center coordinates. Inside the city limits, USGS values at 160 sampled points run from 4,590 to 5,204 ft.
What is the highest point in Bozeman?
The highest of our 160 USGS sample points inside the 2024 Census city boundary is 5,204 ft (1,586 m), about 2.3 mi from downtown (45.6893, -110.9929). The true high point can be slightly higher because it may fall between grid points.
What is the lowest point in Bozeman?
The lowest sampled point is 4,590 ft (1,399 m), about 4.3 mi from downtown. That is 614 ft below the highest sampled point.
At what temperature does water boil in Bozeman?
At 4,811 ft, water boils at about 203.2 °F (95.1 °C) and standard air pressure is 25.07 inHg (849 hPa), so each breath holds about 84% of the oxygen it would at sea level. Cooking times for pasta, eggs and beans run a little longer than at sea level.
What is the elevation of the airport near Bozeman?
Bozeman Yellowstone Intl (KBZN), 8.6 mi from downtown, has an FAA field elevation of 4,473.4 ft (1,364 m).
Do I need to adjust canning times in Bozeman?
Yes. At 4,811 ft downtown, USDA tables call for longer boiling-water processing times and higher weighted-gauge pressure than at sea level. Check your own address, because the city spans 4,590 to 5,204 ft.
Sources
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service (3DEP) — downtown elevation and every sampled point
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Cartographic Boundary Files (places, states; 1:500,000) — city boundary used for sampling
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places) — land area and Census place match
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns, July 1, 2024) — population
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names — city-center coordinates, county and topo map name
- FAA Aeronautical Information Services, Airports (field elevation) — airport field elevation
- U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976 (NOAA/NASA/USAF); water boiling point by the Antoine equation (Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry) — boiling point, air pressure and oxygen
- USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning — canning altitude thresholds
How each number is produced: methodology and data sources.
Data updated · By Ankit Kumar, compiled from public U.S. government and open datasets · How these numbers are made