At a Glance
Median Income
$32,500
$24,704 per capita
Violent Crime
236/100K
826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
30.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Dewey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dewey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dewey a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dewey residents earn a median household income of $32,500 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,704. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,484 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dewey reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 826/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Dewey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dewey has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population27
Median Age69.8 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$24,704
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$2,216M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$607,823
Housing Units15
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property826/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,493/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation5,502 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dewey was built in 1975.
44.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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