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Broadus, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Powder River County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
426 Population 1,217/sq mi density
$54,792 Median Income $41,445 per capita
$155,900 Home Value $236,349 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 2,469 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,792 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,900 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Broadus, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,792
27% below
$41,445 per capita
Home Value
$155,900
45% below
Zillow: $236,349
Median Rent
$588/mo
49% below
16.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
34% below
2,469/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Broadus Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
55%
Rent
51%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Broadus a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Broadus residents earn a median household income of $54,792 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,445. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Broadus is $155,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,349. Median rent is $588/month, with 16.3% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Broadus reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,469/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Broadus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Broadus has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population426
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,792
Per Capita$41,445
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$153M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,900
Rent$588
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$236,349
Housing Units310
Rent Burden16.3%

Crime

F
Violent253/100K
Property2,469/100K

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,031 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute11 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Broadus was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Northeast Wyoming Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.