Montana
Richey is a small town in Montana with a population of 215. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Richey receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Richey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Richey is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% 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 25 minutes.
The median home value in Richey is $105,600, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $455 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Richey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,250 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,772 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $959 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,885 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 78 |
| County GDP | $151M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $105,600 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $139,333 |
| Census Median Rent | $455 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.6% |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 8.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.2 inches |
| 63% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6439°N, 105.0696°W |
| County FIPS | 30055 |
Winner: Republican by 74.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |