Montana
Carlton is a small town in Montana with a population of 497. Residents earn $81,648 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Carlton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Carlton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carlton is $81,648, 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 31 minutes.
The median home value in Carlton is $626,400, making it a premium housing market at 122% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Carlton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,648 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,569 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,548 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,394 |
| County GDP | $1,926M |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 167 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,266 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.68% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $626,400 |
| 122% above US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,266 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.68% |
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.3% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,195/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.5 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,177 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6912°N, 114.0624°W |
| County FIPS | 30081 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Retail Stores | 167 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |