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Ekalaka, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Carter County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
366
Population
355/sq mi density
$45,417
Median Income
$31,064 per capita
$118,300
Home Value
$157,744 Zillow
$678
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
367
Violent Crime/100K
524 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,417 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,300 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
367 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$118,300
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$678/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
279
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$118,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$157,744
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.8%
Owner-Occupied
33.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$988/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,336/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,789/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,113/mo
Census median rent:
$678/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $118,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,744 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $678 |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 279 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 27.3% |