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Colstrip, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Rosebud County County
Colstrip, MT
At a Glance
How Colstrip Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colstrip's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Colstrip a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colstrip residents earn a median household income of $86,000 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,721. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colstrip is $193,700 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,986. Median rent is $632/month, with 13.2% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Colstrip reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 220/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Colstrip hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colstrip has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.