At a Glance
Median Income
$58,000
$32,918 per capita
Home Value
$197,600
Zillow: $233,821
Median Rent
$802/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.4% smoking rate
How Havre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Havre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Havre a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Havre residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,918. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Havre is $197,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,821. Median rent is $802/month, with 29.1% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Havre reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,345/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Havre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Havre has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,333
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,516/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$32,918
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$925M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,600
Rent$802
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$233,821
Housing Units4,223
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property3,345/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation2,507 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 39%
Commute11 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Havre was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (107 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.