Plentywood, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Sheridan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,677 Population 1,233/sq mi density
$62,163 Median Income $40,862 per capita
$148,800 Home Value $172,027 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,163 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,800 home value, $755/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Plentywood, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,163
17% below
$40,862 per capita
Home Value
$148,800
47% below
Zillow: $172,027
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Plentywood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
53%
Rent
65%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plentywood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plentywood residents earn a median household income of $62,163 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,862. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plentywood is $148,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,027. Median rent is $755/month, with 32.5% 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 1964.

Education

21.3% of adults in Plentywood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plentywood has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,677
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density1,233/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,163
Per Capita$40,862
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$241M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,800
Rent$755
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$172,027
Housing Units1,003
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,226/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
Elevation2,049 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 27%
Commute9 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Plentywood was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.523 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.