At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$20,338 per capita
Home Value
$350,000
Zillow: $807,090
Violent Crime
454/100K
3,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.4%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
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)
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.