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Birch Creek Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
111 Population 231/sq mi density
$2,499 Median Income $4,212 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 4,147 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K

Birch Creek Colony, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$2,499
97% below
$4,212 per capita
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
4,147/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
0.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
69.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
274 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
3%
Poverty
558%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birch Creek Colony a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
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.

Safety & Crime

Birch Creek Colony reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,147/100K.

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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population111
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans91.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property4,147/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,386/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
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%
Broadband16.0%
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.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.