Lonepine, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
130 Population 10/sq mi density
$31,750 Median Income $24,002 per capita
$283,300 Home Value $246,429 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$31,750 median income, 8.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$283,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lonepine, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,750
58% below
$24,002 per capita
Home Value
$283,300
0% below
Zillow: $246,429
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lonepine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
100%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lonepine a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Lonepine residents earn a median household income of $31,750 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,002. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lonepine is $283,300 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,429. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

19.6% of adults in Lonepine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lonepine has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population130
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,750
Per Capita$24,002
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

D
Home Value$283,300
Rent
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$246,429
Housing Units85
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation2,845 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lonepine was built in 1993.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.