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Plains, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
Plains, MT
At a Glance
How Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Plains a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plains residents earn a median household income of $24,661 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,265. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plains is $209,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,959. Median rent is $782/month, with 46.0% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Plains reports 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,968/100K. The murder rate is 93.7/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plains has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.