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Cascade, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
654 Population 991/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $29,681 per capita
$186,500 Home Value $390,316 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
272 Violent Crime/100K 4,304 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$186,500 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cascade, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$29,681 per capita
Home Value
$186,500
34% below
Zillow: $390,316
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
272/100K
28% below
4,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
273 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
66%
Rent
73%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cascade a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.1% (42% below 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 $390,316. 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.

Safety & Crime

Cascade reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,304/100K.

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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population654
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density991/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$29,681
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,500
Rent$844
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$390,316
Housing Units319
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent272/100K
Property4,304/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
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.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.