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Big Timber, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Sweet Grass County County
Big Timber, MT
At a Glance
How Big Timber Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Timber's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Big Timber a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Big Timber residents earn a median household income of $63,514 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,988. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 273 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Timber is $235,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,291. Median rent is $1,009/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Big Timber reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 865/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Big Timber hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Timber has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.