Montana · Metropolitan Area
Absarokee is a small town in Montana with a population of 998. Residents earn $57,212 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Absarokee receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Absarokee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Absarokee is $57,212, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Absarokee is $258,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Absarokee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches, including 47.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,212 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,460 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,444 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,771 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $725M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.25% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $258,100 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $419,507 |
| Census Median Rent | $943 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.25% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,534/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.5 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,044 ft (1,233 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5276°N, 109.4558°W |
| County FIPS | 30095 |
Winner: Republican by 61.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.4% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |