Heart Butte, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
504 Population 111/sq mi density
$28,977 Median Income $13,130 per capita
$48,800 Home Value $133,751 Zillow
$459 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$28,977 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,800 home value, $459/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Heart Butte, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,977
61% below
$13,130 per capita
Home Value
$48,800
83% below
Zillow: $133,751
Median Rent
$459/mo
61% below
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
47.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
31.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

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)

Income
39%
Home Value
17%
Rent
39%
Poverty
382%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
350%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Heart Butte a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 12.6% (250% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population504
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$28,977
Per Capita$13,130
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty47.4%
County GDP$302M
Avg Weekly Wage$872

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,800
Rent$459
Ownership41.5%
Zillow$133,751
Housing Units150
Rent Burden17.1%

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking31.0%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death9,386/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation4,439 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Heart Butte was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Cut Bank International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.