At a Glance
Median Income
$98,167
$45,706 per capita
Home Value
$374,100
Zillow: $501,790
Violent Crime
151/100K
302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Montaqua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montaqua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montaqua a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montaqua residents earn a median household income of $98,167 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,706. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montaqua is $374,100 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $501,790. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Montaqua reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 302/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Montaqua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montaqua has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population108
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,167
Per Capita$45,706
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$374,100
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$501,790
Housing Units65
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property302/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain14.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,594 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute11 min
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Montaqua was built in 1990.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
53.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.