Boyd, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Carbon County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
26 Population 93/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Boyd, MT

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Boyd Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
294%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boyd a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

15.4% of adults in Boyd hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boyd has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,769
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.4%
County GDP$524M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$501,790
Housing Units14
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
Elevation4,069 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Boyd was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.