At a Glance
Median Income
$56,607
$35,723 per capita
Home Value
$119,000
Zillow: $271,708
Median Rent
$839/mo
40.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
53.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.7% smoking rate
How Montezuma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montezuma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montezuma 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
Montezuma residents earn a median household income of $56,607 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,723. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montezuma is $119,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,708. Median rent is $839/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
20.6% of adults in Montezuma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
53.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montezuma has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population878
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density861/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,607
Per Capita$35,723
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$997M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,000
Rent$839
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$271,708
Housing Units374
Rent Burden40.3%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,692/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation2,779 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+53.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute12 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Montezuma was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.