Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Deer Lodge County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
9,512 Population 13/sq mi density
$49,533 Median Income $32,758 per capita
$209,700 Home Value $425,049 Zillow
$661 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,533 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$209,700 home value, $661/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,533
34% below
$32,758 per capita
Home Value
$209,700
26% below
Zillow: $425,049
Median Rent
$661/mo
43% below
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
74%
Rent
57%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anaconda-Deer Lodge County a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County residents earn a median household income of $49,533 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,758. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $209,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,049. Median rent is $661/month, with 27.4% 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 1954.

Education

22.3% of adults in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,512
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,533
Per Capita$32,758
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A
Home Value$209,700
Rent$661
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$425,049
Housing Units5,485
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation8,865 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County was founded in 1883.
The median home in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.