At a Glance
Median Income
$44,375
$26,546 per capita
Median Rent
$824/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
865/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.0%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
33.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Emigrant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emigrant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emigrant a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emigrant residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,546. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Emigrant reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 865/100K.
Education
61.0% of adults in Emigrant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emigrant has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population387
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$26,546
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$824
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$711,699
Housing Units144
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property865/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain16.3 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation5,574 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute39 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Emigrant was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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