Black Eagle, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
654 Population 425/sq mi density
$55,588 Median Income $27,536 per capita
$179,800 Home Value $245,449 Zillow
$857 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,588 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$179,800 home value, $857/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Black Eagle, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,588
26% below
$27,536 per capita
Home Value
$179,800
36% below
Zillow: $245,449
Median Rent
$857/mo
26% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
35.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
64%
Rent
74%
Poverty
288%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
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.