Montana
Busby is a small town in Montana with a population of 483. Residents earn $62,222 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Busby receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Busby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Busby is $62,222, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Busby is $96,200, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Busby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches, including 52.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,222 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,418 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,700 |
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 270 |
| County GDP | $1,286M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,243 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $96,200 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,243 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.2% |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% |
| Asthma | 14.9% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 23.6% |
| Physical Distress | 19.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 63.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.3% |
| Premature Death | 25,709/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,451 ft (1,052 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5256°N, 106.9775°W |
| County FIPS | 30003 |
Winner: Republican by 1.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |