Babb, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Glacier County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
279 Population 29/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Babb, MT

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
39.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
24.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Babb Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Babb's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
319%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Babb a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Babb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Babb has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population279
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$20,639
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty39.5%
County GDP$650M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$133,751
Housing Units82
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death21,840/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
Elevation4,933 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Babb was founded in 1905.
The median home in Babb was built in 1985.
36.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cut Bank International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.