Lodge Pole, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
257 Population 19/sq mi density
$110,000 Home Value $160,056 Zillow
$500 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lodge Pole, MT

At a Glance

Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $160,056
Median Rent
$500/mo
57% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
87.1% high school+
Obesity Rate
46.3%
44% above
28.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Lodge Pole Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
39%
Rent
43%
Poverty
274%
Bachelor's
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lodge Pole a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lodge Pole is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,056. Median rent is $500/month, with 9.0% 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 1986.

Education

13.6% of adults in Lodge Pole hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lodge Pole has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population257
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$20,882
Unemployment
Poverty34.0%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

Home Value$110,000
Rent$500
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$160,056
Housing Units72
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity46.3%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking28.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death18,542/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation3,497 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute37 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lodge Pole was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (136 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.