Pioneer Junction, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
734 Population 209/sq mi density
$42,250 Median Income $28,544 per capita
$264,400 Home Value $339,009 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,250 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$264,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Pioneer Junction, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,250
44% below
$28,544 per capita
Home Value
$264,400
6% below
Zillow: $339,009
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Pioneer Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
94%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pioneer Junction a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pioneer Junction residents earn a median household income of $42,250 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,544. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pioneer Junction is $264,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,009. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

13.2% of adults in Pioneer Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pioneer Junction has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population734
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,250
Per Capita$28,544
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$880M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

B
Home Value$264,400
Rent
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$339,009
Housing Units359
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,743/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation2,436 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pioneer Junction was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.