Craig, MT

Montana · Metropolitan Area

Craig is a small town in Montana with a population of 47. Residents earn $94,286 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
47 Population 157/sq mi density
$94,286 Median Income $65,211 per capita
$354,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,286 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$354,500 home value
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,286
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $354,500
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.6%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Craig Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population47
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans47.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,286
Per Capita$65,211
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,712M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$354,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,549 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute37 min
Broadband22.0%
Libraries4

Is Craig a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Craig receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Craig stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Craig is $94,286, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. 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 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Craig is $354,500, 26% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Craig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Craig has a population of 47 with a density of 157 people per square mile. The median age is 59.3 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.1%), with 12.8% Hispanic.

Population

47
Total Population
157
People / sq mi
59.3yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Craig vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Craig vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Craig is $94,286, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Craig vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,286
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,211
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$67,719

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,200
County GDP$5,712M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare326
Retail335
Manufacturing70

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,066
16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.5 min
Drive Alone11.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Craig is $354,500, 26% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,500
26% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,066
16% above US avg
Effective Rate1.15%

Health Metrics: Craig vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate74.4%
Premature Death9,758/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access78.7%
Healthcare Facilities326

Crime Rates: Craig vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Craig has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,549 ft (1,082 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates47.0706°N, 111.9680°W
County FIPS30013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.3-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.7%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 22.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
24% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.68
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density157/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities326
Restaurants251
Retail Stores335

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.5 min
Drive Alone11.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

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