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Ekalaka, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Carter County County
Ekalaka, MT
At a Glance
How Ekalaka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ekalaka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ekalaka a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ekalaka residents earn a median household income of $45,417 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,064. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ekalaka is $118,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,744. Median rent is $678/month, with 27.3% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ekalaka reports 367 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 524/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Ekalaka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ekalaka has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.