Geraldine, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
264 Population 463/sq mi density
$42,639 Median Income $26,008 per capita
$73,300 Home Value $280,233 Zillow
$572 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,639 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $572/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Geraldine, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,639
43% below
$26,008 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
74% below
Zillow: $280,233
Median Rent
$572/mo
51% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Geraldine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
26%
Rent
49%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Geraldine a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Geraldine residents earn a median household income of $42,639 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,008. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 229 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Geraldine is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,233. Median rent is $572/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

19.1% of adults in Geraldine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Geraldine has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population264
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,639
Per Capita$26,008
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$292M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent$572
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$280,233
Housing Units145
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,967/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain16.8 in/yr
Elevation3,145 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband62.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Geraldine was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.