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Glendive, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Dawson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,831 Population 1,392/sq mi density
$71,063 Median Income $37,313 per capita
$176,900 Home Value $185,447 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 282 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,063 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,900 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Glendive, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,063
5% below
$37,313 per capita
Home Value
$176,900
37% below
Zillow: $185,447
Median Rent
$832/mo
28% below
15.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
73% below
282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Glendive Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
63%
Rent
72%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glendive a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glendive residents earn a median household income of $71,063 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,313. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glendive is $176,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,447. Median rent is $832/month, with 15.3% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Glendive reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 282/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.8% of adults in Glendive hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glendive has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population4,831
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,392/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,063
Per Capita$37,313
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$515M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,900
Rent$832
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$185,447
Housing Units2,210
Rent Burden15.3%

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property282/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary81/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,909/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,077 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Glendive was founded in 1880.
The median home in Glendive was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.