Musselshell, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Musselshell County County

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

34 Population 13/sq mi density

47°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

35.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Musselshell, MT

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

35.3%

5% above

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

33.1%

3% above

13.9% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

47°F

How Musselshell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

Bachelor's

105%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Musselshell a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.8 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

35.3% of adults in Musselshell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Musselshell has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population34

Median Age63.5 yrs

Density13/mi²

Male / Female41% / 59%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans8.8%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$29,847

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$514M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$225,186

Housing Units49

Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity33.1%

Diabetes7.7%

Smoking13.9%

Heart Disease5.1%

Premature Death9,831/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Rain15.5 in/yr

Elevation3,056 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+35.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%

Broadband85.2%

Internet Speed62 Mbps

Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Musselshell was built in 1976.

37.5% work from home.

The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (52 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

20.6% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.

182 declared natural disasters on record.