At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$20,338 per capita
Home Value
$350,000
Zillow: $1,217,823
Bachelor's Degree+
1.4%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
13.7% smoking rate
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
2.1 / 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 15.2% (322% 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 $1,217,823. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
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 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population138
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$20,338
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
C
Home Value$350,000
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$1,217,823
Housing Units44
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain14.6 in/yr
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
Broadband60.4%
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.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.