Rader Creek, MT

Montana

Rader Creek is a small town in Montana with a population of 373. Residents earn $83,171 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
373 Population 18/sq mi density
$83,171 Median Income $44,517 per capita
$379,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,171 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$379,700 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,171
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $379,700
35% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.5%
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rader Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population373
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,171
Per Capita$44,517
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,216M
Commute46 min

Housing

A
Home Value$379,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain9.4 in/yr
Elevation5,532 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute46 min
Libraries2

Is Rader Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rader Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Rader Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rader Creek is $83,171, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rader Creek is $379,700, 35% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rader Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Rader Creek has a population of 373 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 55.8 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 2.9% Hispanic.

Population

373
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
55.8yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
20.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rader Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.5%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.5%
37% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rader Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rader Creek is $83,171, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Rader Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,171
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,517
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
IRS Avg AGI$66,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,484
County GDP$2,216M

Business (County)

Restaurants131
Healthcare193
Retail148
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.9 min
Work from Home14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rader Creek is $379,700, 35% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$379,700
35% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Rate1.05%
In Rader Creek, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rader Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.2%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Checkup Rate67.2%
Premature Death10,493/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access83.9%
Healthcare Facilities193

Crime Rates: Rader Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Rader Creek has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.4 inches
75% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,532 ft (1,686 m)
Area20.3 sq mi (52.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates45.8455°N, 112.3160°W
County FIPS30093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
4% below US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.68
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area20.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants131
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.9 min
Work from Home14.4%

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