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Ballantine, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
293 Population 322/sq mi density
$222,400 Home Value $367,958 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
378 Violent Crime/100K 4,476 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
378 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ballantine, MT

At a Glance

Home Value
$222,400
21% below
Zillow: $367,958
Violent Crime
378/100K
0% below
4,476/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Ballantine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
79%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ballantine a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ballantine is $222,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,958. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Ballantine reports 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,476/100K.

Education

12.6% of adults in Ballantine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ballantine has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population293
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,152
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206

Housing

Home Value$222,400
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$367,958
Housing Units207
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent378/100K
Property4,476/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain14.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,995 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband48.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ballantine was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.