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Hysham, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Treasure County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
300 Population 1,364/sq mi density
$46,000 Median Income $34,708 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $205,890 Zillow
$594 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $594/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hysham, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,000
39% below
$34,708 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
58% below
Zillow: $205,890
Median Rent
$594/mo
49% below
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
385/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Hysham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
42%
Rent
51%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hysham a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hysham residents earn a median household income of $46,000 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,708. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hysham is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,890. Median rent is $594/month, with 18.3% 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.

Safety & Crime

Hysham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 385/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Hysham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hysham has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population300
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,364/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,000
Per Capita$34,708
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$108M
Avg Weekly Wage$823

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$594
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$205,890
Housing Units153
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property385/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,666 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 13%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hysham was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.