Philipsburg, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Granite County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,012 Population 1,191/sq mi density
$40,096 Median Income $29,515 per capita
$304,200 Home Value $468,192 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,096 median income, 13.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$304,200 home value, $871/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Philipsburg, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,096
47% below
$29,515 per capita
Home Value
$304,200
8% above
Zillow: $468,192
Median Rent
$871/mo
25% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
2% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
275% above
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Philipsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
108%
Rent
75%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Philipsburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Philipsburg residents earn a median household income of $40,096 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,515. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Philipsburg is $304,200 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,192. Median rent is $871/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

33.0% of adults in Philipsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Philipsburg has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,012
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density1,191/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,096
Per Capita$29,515
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$166M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

C
Home Value$304,200
Rent$871
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$468,192
Housing Units549
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,208/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation5,234 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Philipsburg was founded in 1867.
The median home in Philipsburg was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.