Kicking Horse, MT

Montana

Kicking Horse is a small town in Montana with a population of 69.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
69 Population 29/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $48,393 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 100.0%
197% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population69
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$48,393
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation3,099 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
CommuteN/A
Broadband61.0%
Libraries3

Is Kicking Horse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kicking Horse receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Kicking Horse stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Kicking Horse is a highly educated community — 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Kicking Horse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Kicking Horse has a population of 69 with a density of 29 people per square mile. The median age is 63.4 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71%), with 29% Hispanic.

Population

69
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
63.4yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.7%
Female 62.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Kicking Horse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kicking Horse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kicking Horse is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Kicking Horse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$48,393
Avg Weekly Wage$967
IRS Avg AGI$71,531

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,300
County GDP$1,355M

Business (County)

Restaurants92
Healthcare98
Retail109
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

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-Occupied16.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg

Health Metrics: Kicking Horse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate65.1%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access62.8%
Healthcare Facilities98

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Kicking Horse has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.7 inches
56% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,099 ft (945 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates47.4612°N, 114.0603°W
County FIPS30047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 100.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.9-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%
D 38.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+100.0%
197% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.68
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants92
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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