Paradise, MT

Montana

Paradise is a small town in Montana with a population of 66.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
66 Population 264/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $14,924 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population66
Median Age72.5 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Largest GroupWhite 26%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$14,924
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation2,496 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+47.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
CommuteN/A
Broadband17.0%
Libraries3

Is Paradise a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paradise receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Paradise has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Paradise experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Paradise has a population of 66 with a density of 264 people per square mile. The median age is 72.5 years, 86% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (74.2%), with 25.8% White.

Population

66
Total Population
264
People / sq mi
72.5yrs
Median Age
86% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 74.2%
Female 25.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Paradise vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Paradise vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paradise is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Paradise vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$14,924
Avg Weekly Wage$967
IRS Avg AGI$71,531

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,300
County GDP$1,355M

Business (County)

Restaurants92
Healthcare98
Retail109
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg
In Paradise, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.7%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%
Checkup Rate64.2%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access62.8%
Healthcare Facilities98

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Paradise has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches
57% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,496 ft (761 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates47.3849°N, 114.7953°W
County FIPS30047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.9-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%
D 38.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+47.0%
School Test Score5.68
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density264/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants92
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

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