At a Glance
Median Income
$41,750
$30,451 per capita
Home Value
$362,500
Zillow: $764,295
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
14.0% smoking rate
How Cooke City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cooke City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cooke City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cooke City residents earn a median household income of $41,750 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,451. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cooke City is $362,500 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $764,295. Median rent is $1,225/month, with 40.0% 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 1981.
Education
38.8% of adults in Cooke City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cooke City has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population94
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,750
Per Capita$30,451
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$524M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
D
Home Value$362,500
Rent$1,225
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$764,295
Housing Units135
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp34°F
Rain26.6 in/yr
Elevation8,128 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute5 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Cooke City was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.