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Dayton, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
103 Population 187/sq mi density
$84,688 Median Income $48,000 per capita
$875,000 Home Value $823,626 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
432 Violent Crime/100K 5,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,688 median income, 3.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$875,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Dayton, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,688
13% above
$48,000 per capita
Home Value
$875,000
210% above
Zillow: $823,626
Violent Crime
432/100K
14% above
5,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
45% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Dayton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
310%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
145%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dayton 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

Dayton residents earn a median household income of $84,688 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,000. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dayton is $875,000 , 210% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $823,626. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Dayton reports 432 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,400/100K.

Education

48.8% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dayton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population103
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,688
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

F
Home Value$875,000
Rent
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$823,626
Housing Units113
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent432/100K
Property5,400/100K

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,918 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute46 min
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dayton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.