Medicine Lake, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Sheridan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
190 Population 475/sq mi density
$41,000 Median Income $36,117 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $137,503 Zillow
$492 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $492/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Medicine Lake, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,000
45% below
$36,117 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $137,503
Median Rent
$492/mo
58% below
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Medicine Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
34%
Rent
42%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Medicine Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Medicine Lake residents earn a median household income of $41,000 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,117. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Medicine Lake is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,503. Median rent is $492/month, with 29.4% 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 1964.

Education

21.6% of adults in Medicine Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Medicine Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population190
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita$36,117
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$241M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$492
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$137,503
Housing Units141
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,226/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
Elevation1,963 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Medicine Lake was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.523 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.