Beaver Creek, MT

Montana

Beaver Creek is a small town in Montana with a population of 365. Residents earn $95,813 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
365 Population 80/sq mi density
$95,813 Median Income $46,944 per capita
$265,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,813 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$265,600 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,813
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $265,600
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population365
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,813
Per Capita$46,944
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$925M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation2,575 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+96.1%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Libraries1

Is Beaver Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaver Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Beaver Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beaver Creek is $95,813, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beaver Creek is $265,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Beaver Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches, including 41.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Beaver Creek has a population of 365 with a density of 80 people per square mile. The median age is 45.3 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 8.5% Hispanic.

Population

365
Total Population
80
People / sq mi
45.3yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaver Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Beaver Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaver Creek is $95,813, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Beaver Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,813
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,944
Avg Weekly Wage$946
IRS Avg AGI$59,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)601
County GDP$925M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare58
Retail68
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.3 min
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaver Creek is $265,600, 6% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$265,600
6% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied76.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg
Effective Rate1.23%
In Beaver Creek, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.2% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Beaver Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking25.1%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.3%
Checkup Rate68.8%
Premature Death12,044/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access71.8%
Healthcare Facilities58

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Beaver Creek has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall41.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates48.5437°N, 109.8069°W
County FIPS30041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 18.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+96.1%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density80/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants56
Retail Stores68

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.3 min
Work from Home1.3%

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