Jordan, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Garfield County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
299 Population 854/sq mi density
$43,594 Median Income $31,226 per capita
$110,200 Home Value $232,871 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,594 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $835/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Jordan, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,594
42% below
$31,226 per capita
Home Value
$110,200
61% below
Zillow: $232,871
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Jordan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
39%
Rent
72%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jordan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jordan residents earn a median household income of $43,594 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,226. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 72 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jordan is $110,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,871. Median rent is $835/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 1972.

Education

14.5% of adults in Jordan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jordan has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population299
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,594
Per Capita$31,226
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$43M
Avg Weekly Wage$701

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,200
Rent$835
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$232,871
Housing Units211
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
Elevation2,602 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 95% / D 5%
Commute12 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Jordan was founded in 1896.
The median home in Jordan was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (130 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
273 declared natural disasters on record.