Montana
Florence is a small town in Montana with a population of 993. Residents earn $97,850 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Florence receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Florence stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Florence is $97,850, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Florence is $460,000, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $694 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Florence experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,850 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,036 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,548 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,394 |
| County GDP | $1,926M |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 167 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,266 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| Commute Time | 45.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $460,000 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $635,595 |
| Census Median Rent | $694 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,266 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.93% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,195/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.5 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,285 ft (1,001 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6345°N, 114.0813°W |
| County FIPS | 30081 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.0% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,290/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Retail Stores | 167 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 45.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |