Batavia, MT

Montana

Batavia is a small town in Montana with a population of 740. Residents earn $61,346 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
740 Population 409/sq mi density
$61,346 Median Income $25,941 per capita
$310,000 Home Value
$1,152 Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,346 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$310,000 home value, $1,152/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,346
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $310,000
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.0%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,152
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.1%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

How Batavia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population740
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,346
Per Capita$25,941
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$7,210M
Commute20 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$310,000
Rent$1,152
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain16.8 in/yr
Elevation3,131 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+98.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Libraries5

Is Batavia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Batavia receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Batavia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Batavia is $61,346, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Batavia is $310,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Batavia 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 16.8 inches, including 54.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Batavia has a population of 740 with a density of 409 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%), with 8% Hispanic.

Population

740
Total Population
409
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Batavia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Batavia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Batavia is $61,346, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Batavia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,346
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,941
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
IRS Avg AGI$92,813

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,994
County GDP$7,210M

Business (County)

Restaurants450
Healthcare459
Retail491
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,362
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Work from Home19.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Batavia is $310,000, 10% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,152 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$310,000
10% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,152
1% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,362
53% above US avg
Effective Rate1.73%
In Batavia, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 19.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Batavia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.1%
3% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity19.0%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Checkup Rate66.9%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access81.2%
Healthcare Facilities459

Crime Rates: Batavia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Batavia has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.8 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall54.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,131 ft (954 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates48.1774°N, 114.4072°W
County FIPS30029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.6%
D 31.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.0%
26% below US avg
High School+98.0%
School Test Score5.68
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density409/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities459
Restaurants450
Retail Stores491

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Work from Home19.5%

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