Emigrant, MT

Montana

Emigrant is a small town in Montana with a population of 387. Residents earn $44,375 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
387 Population 36/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $26,546 per capita
N/A Home Value $711,699 Zillow
$824 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$824/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,375
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 61.0%
81% higher than US avg
Median Rent $824
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.5%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.7%
172% higher than US avg

How Emigrant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population387
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$26,546
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$899M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$824
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$711,699

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Elevation5,574 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.0%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute39 min
Libraries2

Is Emigrant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Emigrant receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Emigrant stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Emigrant is $44,375, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 33.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

Emigrant is a highly educated community — 61.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Emigrant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches, including 62.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Emigrant has a population of 387 with a density of 36 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

387
Total Population
36
People / sq mi
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
10.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Emigrant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Emigrant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Emigrant is $44,375, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Emigrant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,375
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,546
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
IRS Avg AGI$79,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate33.7%
172% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,300
County GDP$899M

Business (County)

Restaurants154
Healthcare60
Retail101
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.8 min
Work from Home15.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $824 (29% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $711,699.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$711,699

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$824
29% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
In Emigrant, 29.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 18.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Emigrant vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.5%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.3%
Physical Inactivity18.9%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.4%
Checkup Rate67.7%
Premature Death8,307/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access75.4%
Healthcare Facilities60

Crime Rates: Emigrant vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Emigrant has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.3 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall62.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,574 ft (1,699 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates45.3842°N, 110.7569°W
County FIPS30067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 61.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.3%
D 44.6%

Winner: Republican by 7.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+61.0%
81% above US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.68
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density36/sq mi
Total Area10.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants154
Retail Stores101

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.8 min
Work from Home15.0%

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