At a Glance
Violent Crime
117/100K
584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Brandon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brandon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brandon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Brandon reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 584/100K.
Education
41.0% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandon has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population67
Median Age70.2 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,601
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,216M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$469,362
Housing Units40
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property584/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,493/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain13.0 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation5,706 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Broadband37.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brandon was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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