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Hays, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County
Hays, MT
At a Glance
How Hays Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hays's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hays a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hays residents earn a median household income of $57,875 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,427. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 204 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hays is $61,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,056. Median rent is $550/month, with 12.9% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Hays reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,605/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Hays hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hays has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.