CallataGuidesMissoula, MT business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Missoula, MT metro area.
- Population
- 128,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 4,960CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 1
About the Missoula, MT metro area
The Missoula, MT metro area covers 2 counties in Montana and had 128,000 residents in July 2024, up 4.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Missoula County, MT is the most populous, with 123,000 people. By population it ranks 334th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 229th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Missoula County, MT | 122,546 |
| Mineral County, MT | 5,195 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Missoula, MT
County Business Patterns counted 4,960 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 54,945 people in mid-March with $2.8 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.1 employees per establishment. 56.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are professional, scientific, and technical services (648), construction (633), and health care and social assistance (632).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 648 | 4,535 | $305,328,000 |
| Construction (23) | 633 | 4,089 | $291,687,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 632 | 9,916 | $548,736,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 559 | 8,910 | $338,446,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 444 | 2,764 | $119,972,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 396 | 7,441 | $176,013,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 283 | 1,005 | $51,520,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 274 | 2,534 | $98,035,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 233 | 2,323 | $180,600,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 188 | 2,198 | $153,210,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 150 | 2,662 | $132,126,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 140 | 2,053 | $119,453,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 132 | 1,445 | $36,424,000 |
| Information (51) | 83 | 1,778 | $139,809,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 73 | 688 | $23,560,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 54 | 205 | $11,842,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 18 | 230 | $28,713,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 9 | 139 | $14,369,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 8 | 30 | $2,660,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Missoula, MT
Missoula, MT has 38.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 57.9% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,460 (26.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.6% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 2,791 | 56.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 898 | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 641 | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 449 | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 178 | 3.6% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Missoula, MT
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 128 have a published Census count in Missoula, MT. The largest are law offices (143), offices of real estate agents and brokers (123), and limited-service restaurants (100). Relative to population, breweries are the most over-represented: 11.7 per 100,000 residents against 1.5 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Missoula, MT
The area's named cities and towns have 51 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 406 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 51 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 78,204 | 406 | 47 |
Phone costs for a typical Missoula, MT business
The comparison below uses 11 users, the rounded average establishment size in Missoula, MT. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $274.45 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $330.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $219.00 a month for 11 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Missoula, MT
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Missoula, MT is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Missoula, MT?
406, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Missoula, MT area?
4,960 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Missoula, MT?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).