Lavina, MT

Montana

Lavina is a small town in Montana with a population of 134. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
134 Population 133/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $40,024 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $249,586 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $725/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,875
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $123,600
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.8%
9% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.0%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population134
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$40,024
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$514M
Commute60 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$249,586
Rent Burden13.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation3,441 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+93.5%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute60 min
Broadband59.0%
Libraries1

Is Lavina a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lavina receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lavina stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lavina is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. 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%. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lavina is $123,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lavina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches, including 43.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Lavina has a population of 134 with a density of 133 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.1%), with 13.4% Hispanic.

Population

134
Total Population
133
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Lavina vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Lavina vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lavina is $66,875, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes.

Income: Lavina vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,875
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,024
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
IRS Avg AGI$58,337

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)199
County GDP$514M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare11
Retail15
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,325
34% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time60.4 min
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lavina is $123,600, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $249,586.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,600
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$249,586

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden13.3%

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-Occupied69.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,325
34% below US avg
Effective Rate1.88%
In Lavina, 33.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.6% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.0%
3% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma12.7%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Checkup Rate68.1%
Premature Death9,831/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access51.9%
Healthcare Facilities11

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Lavina has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.1 inches
60% below US avg
Snowfall43.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,441 ft (1,049 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates46.2950°N, 108.9388°W
County FIPS30065
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 71.5-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.7%
D 13.2%

Winner: Republican by 71.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.8%
9% below US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score5.68
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density133/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants10
Retail Stores15

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute60.4 min
Work from Home1.3%

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