Restaurants and bars in Yellowstone County, MT: how many are there?
Yellowstone County, Montana had 397 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Yellowstone County ranks 324th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 50 in Montana.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 88 | 22.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 15.4% |
| 10 to 19 | 104 | 26.3% |
| 20 to 49 | 107 | 27% |
| 50 to 99 | 31 | 7.8% |
| 100 or more | 5 | 1.3% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Yellowstone County fits in Montana
Montana has 2,814 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 50 counties; Yellowstone County has 14.1% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Montana
- Gallatin County368
- Flathead County299
- Missoula County282
- Cascade County202
- Lewis and Clark County156
- Silver Bow County106
- Park County83
- Ravalli County75
Other categories in Yellowstone County
- Medical and dental offices203
- Other health practitioner offices164
- Auto repair shops158
- Hotels, motels and lodging56
- Hair, nail and barber shops49
- Gyms and fitness centers43
- Supermarkets and grocery stores19
- Pharmacies and drug stores16
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Yellowstone County, MT?
397 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.
How does Yellowstone County compare with other counties?
Yellowstone County ranks 324th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 50 in Montana.
How big are restaurants and bars in Yellowstone County?
22% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 36% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7225, 7224). Methodology and limits.