Montana
Pony is a small town in Montana with a population of 101. Residents earn $46,538 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pony receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Pony stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pony is $46,538, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Pony is $242,900, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Pony experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches, including 51.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,538 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,728 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,104 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,781 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 619 |
| County GDP | $651M |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,191 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.73% |
| Commute Time | 44.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $242,900 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,191 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 62.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,982/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.4 inches |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,369 ft (1,636 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6628°N, 111.8826°W |
| County FIPS | 30057 |
Winner: Republican by 45.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.5% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 48.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Retail Stores | 43 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 44.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |