At a Glance
Median Income
$60,732
$34,967 per capita
Home Value
$182,700
Zillow: $248,668
Median Rent
$932/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
15.4% smoking rate
How Miles City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Miles City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Miles City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Miles City residents earn a median household income of $60,732 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,967. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 556 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Miles City is $182,700 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,668. Median rent is $932/month, with 26.2% 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 1955.
Education
29.7% of adults in Miles City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miles City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,412
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,504/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,732
Per Capita$34,967
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$696M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,700
Rent$932
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$248,668
Housing Units4,075
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
Elevation2,361 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute11 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Miles City was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (119 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.