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Red Lodge, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Carbon County County
Red Lodge, MT
At a Glance
How Red Lodge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Lodge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Red Lodge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Red Lodge residents earn a median household income of $43,857 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,784. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Lodge is $374,900 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $517,950. Median rent is $805/month, with 28.3% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Red Lodge reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 993/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.7% of adults in Red Lodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Lodge has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.