Piltzville, MT

Montana

Piltzville is a small town in Montana with a population of 605. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
605 Population 807/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $25,680 per capita
$457,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$457,000 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $457,000
62% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.2%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population605
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density807/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$25,680
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$166M
Commute21 min

Housing

B
Home Value$457,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation3,298 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+97.7%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Libraries2

Is Piltzville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Piltzville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Piltzville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Piltzville is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Piltzville is $457,000, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Piltzville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches, including 50.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Piltzville has a population of 605 with a density of 807 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.2%).

Population

605
Total Population
807
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.8%
Female 37.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Piltzville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Piltzville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Piltzville is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Piltzville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$25,680
Avg Weekly Wage$851
IRS Avg AGI$73,211

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)192
County GDP$166M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare8
Retail22
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,543
1% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Piltzville is $457,000, 62% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$457,000
62% 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-Occupied53.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,543
1% above US avg
Effective Rate0.78%
In Piltzville, 27.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 17.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.2%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure25.2%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity17.1%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate69.8%
Premature Death10,208/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.2/10
Exercise Access37.1%
Healthcare Facilities8

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Piltzville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.4 inches
54% below US avg
Snowfall50.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,298 ft (1,005 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density807/sq mi
Coordinates46.8547°N, 113.8526°W
County FIPS30039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.5%
57% below US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density807/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants16
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

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