At a Glance
Median Income
$2,499
$4,212 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
0.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
69.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
20.7% smoking rate
How Birch Creek Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Birch Creek Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Birch Creek Colony a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Birch Creek Colony residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $4,212. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 69.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Birch Creek Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
0.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birch Creek Colony has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population111
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$4,212
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty69.2%
County GDP$302M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$281,425
Housing Units11
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,386/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation3,979 ft
Education
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 27%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Birch Creek Colony was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Cut Bank International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.