Montana
Hot Springs is a small town in Montana with a population of 558. Residents earn $21,319 per year, which is 72% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hot Springs receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hot Springs has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hot Springs is $21,319, 72% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hot Springs is $139,100, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Hot Springs is below the national average at 362 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,808 per 100,000, near the national average.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Hot Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $21,319 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,125 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $967 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,531 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,300 |
| County GDP | $1,355M |
| Restaurants | 92 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,744 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $139,100 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $246,429 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,744 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,703/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Total Violent | 361.7/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 361.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,808.3/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,265.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 542.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,842 ft (866 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6092°N, 114.6704°W |
| County FIPS | 30047 |
Winner: Republican by 19.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,468/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 92 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |