Hobson, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Wheatland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
145 Population 690/sq mi density
$34,750 Median Income $20,352 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $315,680 Zillow
$619 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$34,750 median income, 23.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $619/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hobson, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,750
54% below
$20,352 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $315,680
Median Rent
$619/mo
47% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
23.3%
547% above
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Hobson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Home Value
40%
Rent
53%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
647%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hobson 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

Hobson residents earn a median household income of $34,750 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,352. The unemployment rate stands at 23.3% (547% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 104 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hobson is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,680. Median rent is $619/month, with 19.5% 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 1958.

Education

24.3% of adults in Hobson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hobson has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population145
Median Age66.4 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$34,750
Per Capita$20,352
Unemployment23.3%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$107M
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$619
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$315,680
Housing Units117
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation4,106 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 19%
Commute17 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hobson was built in 1958.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.