Montana
Big Sandy is a small town in Montana with a population of 844. Residents earn $58,083 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Big Sandy receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Big Sandy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Big Sandy is $58,083, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Big Sandy is $129,600, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Big Sandy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,083 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,100 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,947 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 601 |
| County GDP | $925M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,257 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.51% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $129,600 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $251,865 |
| Census Median Rent | $620 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,257 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.51% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,044/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.3 inches |
| 65% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,702 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1786°N, 110.1133°W |
| County FIPS | 30041 |
Winner: Republican by 18.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,758/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |