Brady, MT

Montana

Brady is a small town in Montana with a population of 86. Residents earn $70,673 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
86 Population 28/sq mi density
$70,673 Median Income $42,622 per capita
N/A Home Value $236,204 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,673 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,673
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Brady Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population86
Median Age67.1 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans83.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,673
Per Capita$42,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$489M
Commute27 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$236,204

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation3,539 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+98.7%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband50.0%
Libraries2

Is Brady a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brady receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Brady offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brady is $70,673, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Brady has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches, including 46.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Brady has a population of 86 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 67.1 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.2%).

Population

86
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
67.1yrs
Median Age
72% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.6%
Female 38.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Brady vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brady vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brady is $70,673, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Brady vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,673
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,622
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
IRS Avg AGI$52,969

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)239
County GDP$489M

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare12
Retail17
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,750
7% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $236,204.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$236,204

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,750
7% above US avg
In Brady, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.6% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brady vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.3%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress14.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate66.4%
Premature Death10,313/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access66.0%
Healthcare Facilities12

Crime Rates: Brady vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Brady has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.6 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall46.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,539 ft (1,079 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates48.0279°N, 111.8441°W
County FIPS30101
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.5-point margin. 50.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.8%
D 20.3%

Winner: Republican by 56.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score5.68
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access50.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities12
Restaurants20
Retail Stores17

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Work from Home0.0%

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