At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$29,681 per capita
Home Value
$186,500
Zillow: $408,640
Median Rent
$844/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Cascade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cascade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cascade a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cascade residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,681. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cascade is $186,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,640. Median rent is $844/month, with 32.5% 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 1968.
Education
20.4% of adults in Cascade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cascade has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population654
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density991/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$29,681
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,500
Rent$844
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$408,640
Housing Units319
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain16.9 in/yr
Elevation3,423 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cascade was built in 1968.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.