Hungry Horse, MT

Montana

Hungry Horse is a small town in Montana with a population of 663.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
663 Population 464/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $26,426 per capita
N/A Home Value $340,645 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 25.8%
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Hungry Horse Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population663
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$26,426
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,210M
Commute21 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$340,645

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation3,099 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+90.3%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Libraries5

Is Hungry Horse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hungry Horse receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Hungry Horse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Education

25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Hungry Horse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Hungry Horse has a population of 663 with a density of 464 people per square mile. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 3.6% Hispanic.

Population

663
Total Population
464
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 75%
Female 25%

Race & Ethnicity

Hungry Horse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hungry Horse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hungry Horse is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Hungry Horse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$26,426
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
IRS Avg AGI$92,813

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,994
County GDP$7,210M

Business (County)

Restaurants450
Healthcare459
Retail491
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,362
53% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Work from Home23.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $340,645.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$340,645
Median List Price$355,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$355,000
$/Sq Ft$757
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,362
53% above US avg
In Hungry Horse, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hungry Horse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.7%
Checkup Rate67.1%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access81.2%
Healthcare Facilities459

Crime Rates: Hungry Horse vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Hungry Horse has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.6 inches
9% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,099 ft (945 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates48.3838°N, 114.0649°W
County FIPS30029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.6%
D 31.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.8%
23% below US avg
High School+90.3%
School Test Score5.68
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density464/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities459
Restaurants450
Retail Stores491

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Work from Home23.0%

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