Elmo, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
183 Population 572/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmo, MT

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
50.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Elmo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elmo a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

10.0% of adults in Elmo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elmo has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population183
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans24.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$15,158
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership38.8%
Zillow$817,626
Housing Units79
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation2,912 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+50.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband43.5%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Elmo was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
66.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.