At a Glance
Home Value
$250,000
Zillow: $579,098
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
15.6% smoking rate
How Cardwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cardwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cardwell a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cardwell is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $579,098. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
60.0% of adults in Cardwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cardwell has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$44,267
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
Housing
Home Value$250,000
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$579,098
Housing Units16
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
Elevation4,283 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute44 min
Broadband62.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cardwell was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.