At a Glance
Median Income
$55,588
$27,536 per capita
Home Value
$179,800
Zillow: $245,449
Median Rent
$857/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
35.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
17.8% smoking rate
How Black Eagle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Eagle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black Eagle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Black Eagle residents earn a median household income of $55,588 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,536. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Eagle is $179,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,449. Median rent is $857/month, with 51.0% 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 1950.
Education
11.3% of adults in Black Eagle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Eagle has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population654
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,588
Per Capita$27,536
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.7%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,800
Rent$857
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$245,449
Housing Units526
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain14.8 in/yr
Elevation3,456 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Eagle was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.