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Huson, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
59 Population 77/sq mi density
$54,792 Median Income $40,319 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 4,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Huson, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,792
27% below
$40,319 per capita
Violent Crime
319/100K
16% below
4,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15% below
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Huson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Huson residents earn a median household income of $54,792 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,319. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Huson reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,118/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Huson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huson has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population59
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans59.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,792
Per Capita$40,319
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$670,922
Housing Units55
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent319/100K
Property4,118/100K

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.7 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,006 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Huson was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.