Montana · Metropolitan Area
Cooke City is a small town in Montana with a population of 94. Residents earn $41,750 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cooke City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cooke City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cooke City is $41,750, 44% below 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 5 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cooke City is $362,500, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Cooke City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 80.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.3% |
| 44% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,750 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,451 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,896 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 644 |
| County GDP | $524M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,205 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
| Commute Time | 4.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $362,500 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,225 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.0% |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,205 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,238/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 34.3°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,128 ft (2,477 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0187°N, 109.9119°W |
| County FIPS | 30009 |
Winner: Republican by 32.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 53.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 4.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |