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Poplar, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Daniels County County
Poplar, MT
At a Glance
How Poplar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poplar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Poplar a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Poplar residents earn a median household income of $45,104 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,211. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 100 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poplar is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,720. Median rent is $680/month, with 17.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Poplar reports 565 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,640/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Poplar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poplar has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.