At a Glance
Median Income
$102,143
$50,325 per capita
Home Value
$601,400
Zillow: $1,042,121
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
12.6% smoking rate
How Pray Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pray's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pray 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
Pray residents earn a median household income of $102,143 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,325. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pray is $601,400 , 113% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,042,121. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
32.3% of adults in Pray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pray has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,018
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,143
Per Capita$50,325
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
B
Home Value$601,400
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$1,042,121
Housing Units615
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain16.3 in/yr
Elevation4,828 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pray was built in 1995.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.