Joliet, MT

Montana · Metropolitan Area

Joliet is a small town in Montana with a population of 614. Residents earn $75,469 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
614 Population 2,274/sq mi density
$75,469 Median Income $32,024 per capita
$237,100 Home Value $501,790 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
151 Violent Crime/100K 302 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,469 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$237,100 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,469
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $237,100
16% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 151/100K
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

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

People

Population614
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,274/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,469
Per Capita$32,024
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$14,022M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$237,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$501,790

Crime

F
Violent151/100K
Property302/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault151/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain11.5 in/yr
Elevation3,738 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Libraries4

Is Joliet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Joliet receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Joliet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Joliet is $75,469, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Joliet is $237,100, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Joliet is below the national average at 151 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 302 per 100,000, 85% below the national average.

Education

19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Joliet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches, including 30.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Joliet has a population of 614 with a density of 2,274 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

614
Total Population
2,274
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Joliet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Joliet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Joliet is $75,469, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Joliet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,469
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,024
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
IRS Avg AGI$82,749

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,794
County GDP$14,022M

Business (County)

Restaurants481
Healthcare612
Retail691
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,435
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Joliet is $237,100, 16% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $501,790.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$237,100
16% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$501,790

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

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-Occupied90.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,435
27% above US avg
Effective Rate1.87%
In Joliet, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.3% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Joliet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.4%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.1%
Checkup Rate68.4%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access81.1%
Healthcare Facilities612
Joliet has a violent crime rate of 151 per 100,000 residents, 60% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 302 per 100,000 (85% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent151.1/100K
60% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault151.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property302.1/100K
85% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft302.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Joliet has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.5 inches
70% below US avg
Snowfall30.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,738 ft (1,139 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,274/sq mi
Coordinates45.4844°N, 108.9721°W
County FIPS30111
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%
D 34.9%

Winner: Republican by 27.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
42% below US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score5.68
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,274/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities612
Restaurants481
Retail Stores691

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disaster Declarations273
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Work from Home14.8%

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