At a Glance
Median Income
$57,212
$46,460 per capita
Home Value
$258,100
Zillow: $456,300
Median Rent
$943/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
12.7% smoking rate
How Absarokee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Absarokee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Absarokee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Absarokee residents earn a median household income of $57,212 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,460. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Absarokee is $258,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,300. Median rent is $943/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
34.4% of adults in Absarokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Absarokee has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population998
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density466/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans18.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,212
Per Capita$46,460
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A
Home Value$258,100
Rent$943
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$456,300
Housing Units510
Rent Burden21.2%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,534/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain18.5 in/yr
Elevation4,044 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Absarokee was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.