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Heart Butte, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County
Heart Butte, MT
At a Glance
How Heart Butte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heart Butte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Heart Butte a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Heart Butte residents earn a median household income of $28,977 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,130. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 47.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Heart Butte is $48,800 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,751. Median rent is $459/month, with 17.1% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Heart Butte reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,147/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Heart Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heart Butte has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.