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Garrison, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Powell County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
138 Population 14/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $20,338 per capita
$350,000 Home Value $807,090 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
454 Violent Crime/100K 3,761 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$350,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Garrison, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$20,338 per capita
Home Value
$350,000
24% above
Zillow: $807,090
Violent Crime
454/100K
19% above
3,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.4%
96% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Garrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
124%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garrison residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,338. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 250 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garrison is $350,000 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $807,090. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Garrison reports 454 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,761/100K.

Education

1.4% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garrison has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population138
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans86.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$20,338
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

C
Home Value$350,000
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$807,090
Housing Units44
Rent Burden50.0%

Crime

F
Violent454/100K
Property3,761/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,395 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.4%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 22%
Commute47 min
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Garrison was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.