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Pryor, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
639 Population 16/sq mi density
$50,547 Median Income $19,648 per capita
$116,400 Home Value $369,826 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
380 Violent Crime/100K 1,870 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$50,547 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pryor, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,547
33% below
$19,648 per capita
Home Value
$116,400
59% below
Zillow: $369,826
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
17.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
380/100K
0% below
1,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
30.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
26.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Pryor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
41%
Rent
71%
Poverty
247%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
353%
Crime
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pryor a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pryor residents earn a median household income of $50,547 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,648. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pryor is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,826. Median rent is $830/month, with 17.2% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Pryor reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,870/100K.

Education

5.5% of adults in Pryor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pryor has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population639
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$50,547
Per Capita$19,648
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty30.6%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,400
Rent$830
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$369,826
Housing Units190
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

F
Violent380/100K
Property1,870/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking26.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain11.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,176 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pryor was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.