Montana
Gardiner is a small town in Montana with a population of 791. Residents earn $57,835 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gardiner receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Gardiner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gardiner is $57,835, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gardiner is $609,200, making it a premium housing market at 116% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Gardiner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,835 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,079 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,281 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,300 |
| County GDP | $899M |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,616 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.76% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $609,200 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $714,648 |
| Census Median Rent | $795 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,616 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.76% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,307/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.9 inches |
| 63% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,972 ft (1,820 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0525°N, 110.7378°W |
| County FIPS | 30067 |
Winner: Republican by 7.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Retail Stores | 101 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |