Drummond, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Granite County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
255 Population 472/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $25,649 per capita
$210,000 Home Value $374,942 Zillow
$608 Median Rent 46.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$210,000 home value, $608/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Drummond, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,375
41% below
$25,649 per capita
Home Value
$210,000
26% below
Zillow: $374,942
Median Rent
$608/mo
48% below
46.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Drummond Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
74%
Rent
52%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Drummond a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Drummond residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,649. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Drummond is $210,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,942. Median rent is $608/month, with 46.9% 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 1944.

Education

22.6% of adults in Drummond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Drummond has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population255
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$25,649
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$166M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A
Home Value$210,000
Rent$608
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$374,942
Housing Units143
Rent Burden46.9%

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,208/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain12.1 in/yr
Elevation3,953 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute9 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Drummond was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.