Big Arm, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
142
Population
26/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Arm, MT
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
55.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
How Big Arm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Arm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
444%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Arm a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
11.2% of adults in Big Arm hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Arm has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population142
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,077
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty55.1%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$900,255
Housing Units99
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation3,834 ft
Education
DBachelor's+11.2%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Arm was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.