At a Glance
Violent Crime
432/100K
5,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
55.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
273 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Arm a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Big Arm reports 432 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,400/100K.
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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population142
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%
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$823,626
Housing Units99
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent432/100K
Property5,400/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,834 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband49.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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