Montana
Parker School is a small town in Montana with a population of 357. Residents earn $43,000 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Parker School receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Parker School offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Parker School is $43,000, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 45.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Parker School is $42,800, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $359 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Parker School has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches, including 34.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 87.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,000 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $13,278 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,947 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 45.2% |
| 265% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 601 |
| County GDP | $925M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,257 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.61% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $42,800 |
| 85% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $359 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,257 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.61% |
| Obesity | 48.6% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 19.7% |
| Heart Disease | 9.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.9% |
| Asthma | 15.9% |
| COPD | 11.9% |
| Stroke | 6.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.1% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 26.2% |
| Physical Distress | 24.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,044/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.1 inches |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,068 ft (1,240 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2468°N, 109.7342°W |
| County FIPS | 30041 |
Winner: Republican by 18.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.0% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 69.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |