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Judith Gap, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Wheatland County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
131
Population
397/sq mi density
$106,500
Home Value
$221,448 Zillow
$525
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
390
Violent Crime/100K
1,220 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cost Overview
Cost of Living Index
94.6
Below national average
100 = US average
Median Monthly Rent
$525
55% below US avg
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$988
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,076
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,336
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,789
per month
4 Bedroom
$2,113
per month
Childcare Costs
Infant (Center)
$957/mo
$11,484/year
Toddler (Center)
$991/mo
$11,892/year
Preschool (Center)
$855/mo
$10,260/year
Infant (Family)
$752/mo
$9,024/year
Toddler (Family)
$765/mo
$9,180/year
Preschool (Family)
$765/mo
$9,180/year
Healthcare 40 services
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $236.50 |
| Specialist Visit | $331.10 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $189.20 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,081.20 |
| Dental Cleaning | $122.98 |
| Dental Filling | $236.50 |
| Root Canal | $946.00 |
| Dental Crown | $1,135.20 |
| Tooth Extraction | $236.50 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $1,419.00 |
| Teeth Whitening | $473.00 |
| Dental Implant | $3,784.00 |
| Eye Exam | $189.20 |
| Glasses (Prescription) | $331.10 |
| Contact Lenses (Annual) | $236.50 annual |
| LASIK (Per Eye) | $2,365.00 per eye |
| X-Ray | $236.50 |
| MRI | $1,419.00 |
| CT Scan | $1,135.20 |
| Ultrasound | $378.40 |
| Blood Test (Basic Panel) | $141.90 |
| Physical Therapy (Session) | $141.90 per session |
| Chiropractor Visit | $70.95 |
| Dermatologist Visit | $236.50 |
| Mental Health Therapy | $165.55 per session |
| Psychiatrist Visit | $283.80 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,365.00 |
| Mammogram | $283.80 |
| Knee Replacement | $33,110.00 |
| Hip Replacement | $30,272.00 |
| Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) | $3,311.00 per eye |
| ACL Surgery | $23,650.00 |
| Appendectomy | $14,190.00 |
| C-Section Delivery | $20,812.00 |
| Normal Childbirth | $12,298.00 |
| Flu Shot | $37.84 |
| COVID Test | $94.60 |
| Prescription (Generic, 30-day) | $14.19 per month |
| Prescription (Brand, 30-day) | $236.50 per month |
| Ambulance Ride | $1,135.20 |
Auto Repair 18 services
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $42.57 |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $70.95 |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $283.80 |
| Tire Rotation | $37.84 |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $567.60 set of 4 |
| Battery Replacement | $189.20 |
| Transmission Repair | $2,838.00 |
| AC Repair | $473.00 |
| Windshield Replacement | $331.10 |
| Wheel Alignment | $94.60 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $189.20 |
| Alternator Replacement | $473.00 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $662.20 |
| Car Detailing (Full) | $189.20 |
| Towing (Per Mile) | $4.73 per mile |
| State Inspection | $28.38 |
| Emissions Test | $47.30 |
| Check Engine Diagnostic | $94.60 |
Home Services 25 services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $94.60 per hour |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $85.14 per hour |
| HVAC Repair | $378.40 |
| HVAC System Install | $6,622.00 |
| Roof Repair | $946.00 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,514.00 |
| Interior Painting (Avg Home) | $2,365.00 |
| Exterior Painting (Avg Home) | $3,311.00 |
| Pest Control (One-Time) | $189.20 |
| Pest Control (Annual Plan) | $473.00 annual |
| Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) | $165.55 |
| Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) | $47.30 per visit |
| Lawn Care (Monthly) | $141.90 monthly |
| Tree Removal | $756.80 |
| Gutter Cleaning | $189.20 |
| Pressure Washing (House) | $283.80 |
| Foundation Repair | $4,730.00 |
| Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) | $28,380.00 |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) | $11,352.00 |
| Flooring Install | $7.57 per sq ft |
| Window Replacement | $614.90 per window |
| Fence Install (Wood) | $28.38 per ft |
| Garage Door Replacement | $1,135.20 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $1,419.00 |
| Septic Tank Pumping | $378.40 |
Legal 12 services
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,419.00 |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,190.00 |
| DUI Defense | $4,730.00 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,419.00 |
| Will Preparation | $473.00 |
| Trust Preparation | $2,365.00 |
| Real Estate Closing | $1,892.00 |
| Traffic Ticket Defense | $283.80 |
| LLC Formation | $473.00 |
| Immigration Consultation | $283.80 |
| Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) | $2,838.00 |
| Personal Injury (Contingency) | $31.22 % of settlement |
Personal Care 12 services
| Men's Haircut | $23.65 |
| Women's Haircut | $52.03 |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $141.90 |
| Manicure | $23.65 |
| Pedicure | $37.84 |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $75.68 per session |
| Facial Treatment | $94.60 |
| Gym Membership | $47.30 monthly |
| Personal Trainer (Session) | $66.22 per session |
| Dry Cleaning (Suit) | $14.19 |
| Laundromat (Per Load) | $3.78 per load |
| Spa Day Package | $236.50 |
Food & Grocery 20 services
| Gallon of Milk | $3.88 per gallon |
| Dozen Eggs | $3.31 per dozen |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.59 |
| Chicken Breast | $4.26 per lb |
| Ground Beef | $5.20 per lb |
| Rice | $0.95 per lb |
| Bananas | $0.61 per lb |
| Apples | $1.70 per lb |
| Coffee | $7.10 per lb |
| Gasoline | $3.31 per gallon |
| Fast Food Meal | $9.46 |
| Restaurant Meal (Casual) | $17.03 |
| Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) | $56.76 |
| Pizza Delivery (Large) | $17.03 |
| Coffee (Cafe Latte) | $5.20 |
| Beer (6-Pack Domestic) | $9.46 |
| Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) | $14.19 |
| Cigarettes (Pack) | $8.04 per pack |
| Baby Formula (Can) | $23.65 |
| Dog Food (Monthly) | $47.30 monthly |
Utilities 8 services
| Electricity (Monthly) | $132.44 monthly |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $66.22 monthly |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $66.22 monthly |
| Internet (Monthly) | $66.22 monthly |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $61.49 monthly |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $80.41 monthly |
| Trash Collection (Monthly) | $33.11 monthly |
| Home Insurance (Annual) | $1,892.00 annual |
Transportation 8 services
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $189.20 monthly |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,892.00 annual |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $66.22 monthly |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14.19 |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $94.60 annual |
| Driver's License Renewal | $28.38 |
| Tolls (Monthly Commuter) | $47.30 monthly |
| Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) | $378.40 annual |
Education & Childcare 8 services
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,135.20 monthly |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $946.00 monthly |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $378.40 monthly |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $47.30 per hour |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $946.00 |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,825.00 annual |
| Community College (Annual) | $3,784.00 annual |
| State University (Annual) | $9,460.00 annual |
Pets 9 services
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $56.76 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $94.60 annual |
| Dog Grooming | $56.76 |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $37.84 per night |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $283.80 |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $189.20 |
| Pet Emergency Visit | $756.80 |
| Dental Cleaning (Dog) | $378.40 |
| Microchipping | $47.30 |
Complete Cost Data
Housing Costs
| Cost of Living Index | 94.6 |
| Median Rent | $525 |
| Rent Burden | 35.4% |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Childcare (Monthly)
| Infant (Center) | $957 |
| Toddler (Center) | $991 |
| Preschool (Center) | $855 |
| Infant (Family) | $752 |
| Toddler (Family) | $765 |
| Preschool (Family) | $765 |
Income Context
| Per Capita Income | $17,231 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,391 |