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Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Deer Lodge County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
454 Violent Crime/100K 3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,533 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$209,700 home value, $661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
454/100K
19% above
3,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
273 sunny days/yr

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
75%
Crime
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.7% (25% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County reports 454 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,761/100K.

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 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population9,512
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,533
Per Capita$32,758
Unemployment2.7%
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%

Crime

F
Violent454/100K
Property3,761/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain16.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
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.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.