Boulder, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,326 Population 1,184/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $32,483 per capita
$194,800 Home Value $348,101 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$194,800 home value, $692/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Boulder, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$32,483 per capita
Home Value
$194,800
31% below
Zillow: $348,101
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Boulder Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Boulder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
69%
Rent
60%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boulder a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boulder residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,483. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 495 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boulder is $194,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,101. Median rent is $692/month, with 13.8% 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 1972.

Education

26.5% of adults in Boulder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boulder has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,326
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$32,483
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,800
Rent$692
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$348,101
Housing Units534
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,802/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
Elevation4,906 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Boulder was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.