Montana · Metropolitan Area
Basin is a small town in Montana with a population of 360. Residents earn $49,167 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Basin receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Basin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Basin is $49,167, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Basin is $228,600, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Basin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,167 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,414 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,049 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,082 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 495 |
| County GDP | $393M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,091 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.79% |
| Commute Time | 43.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $228,600 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 23.9% |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,091 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.79% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,802/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.8 inches |
| 72% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,429 ft (1,960 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2835°N, 112.2871°W |
| County FIPS | 30043 |
Winner: Republican by 36.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 43.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |