Fords Creek Colony, MT

Montana

Fords Creek Colony is a small town in Montana with a population of 31.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
31 Population 182/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $12,355 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Fords Creek Colony Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population31
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$12,355
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23M
Commute2 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Elevation3,558 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+35.3%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute2 min
Broadband2.0%
Libraries1

Is Fords Creek Colony a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fords Creek Colony receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fords Creek Colony has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 2 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Fords Creek Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches, including 50.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Fords Creek Colony has a population of 31 with a density of 182 people per square mile. The median age is 26.1 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

31
Total Population
182
People / sq mi
26.1yrs
Median Age
33% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.1%
Female 41.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Fords Creek Colony vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.9%
98% below US avg
Spanish98.1%
632% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Fords Creek Colony vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fords Creek Colony is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 2 minutes.

Income: Fords Creek Colony vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$12,355
Avg Weekly Wage$666
IRS Avg AGI$46,590

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)26
County GDP$23M

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time1.7 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied50.0%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Fords Creek Colony vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access10.1%

Crime Rates: Fords Creek Colony vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Fords Creek Colony has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.9 inches
53% below US avg
Snowfall50.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,558 ft (1,084 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates47.1310°N, 108.9167°W
County FIPS30069
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 76.2-point margin. 2.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.7%
D 11.4%

Winner: Republican by 76.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+35.3%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density182/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access2.0%
Public Libraries1

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute1.7 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

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