Olney, MT

Montana

Olney is a small town in Montana with a population of 124. Residents earn $19,875 per year, which is 74% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
124 Population 93/sq mi density
$19,875 Median Income $23,656 per capita
$312,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$19,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$312,500 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $19,875
74% lower than US avg
Home Value $312,500
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.3%
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.0%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.5%
7% lower than US avg

How Olney Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population124
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B
Median Income$19,875
Per Capita$23,656
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$7,210M
Commute20 min

Housing

F
Home Value$312,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation3,256 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband51.0%
Libraries5

Is Olney a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Olney receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Olney has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Olney is $19,875, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Olney is $312,500, 11% above the national median. With a home price-to-income ratio of 15.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Olney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Olney has a population of 124 with a density of 93 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 9.7% Hispanic.

Population

124
Total Population
93
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Olney vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Olney vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Olney is $19,875, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Olney vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$19,875
74% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,656
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
IRS Avg AGI$92,813

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.5%
7% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,994
County GDP$7,210M

Business (County)

Restaurants450
Healthcare459
Retail491
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,362
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Olney is $312,500, 11% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$312,500
11% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,362
53% above US avg
Effective Rate1.72%
In Olney, 33.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Olney vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.0%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.1%
Checkup Rate67.1%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access81.2%
Healthcare Facilities459

Crime Rates: Olney vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Olney has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.3 inches
47% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,256 ft (992 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates48.5470°N, 114.5726°W
County FIPS30029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin. 51.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.6%
D 31.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.3%
28% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.68
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density93/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities459
Restaurants450
Retail Stores491

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Work from Home6.8%

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