Montana · Metropolitan Area
Montana City is a small town in Montana with a population of 2,899. Residents earn $125,223 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Montana City receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Montana City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Montana City is $125,223, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Montana City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Montana City is $519,100, making it a premium housing market at 84% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,206 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Montana City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches, including 37.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,223 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,691 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $867 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,911 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 263 |
| County GDP | $307M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,092 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.60% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $519,100 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $333 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 5.9% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,206 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,092 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.60% |
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.4% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,145/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.4 inches |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,384 ft (1,336 m) |
| Area | 34.1 sq mi (88.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5240°N, 111.9335°W |
| County FIPS | 30007 |
Winner: Republican by 60 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Total Area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |