Richey, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · McCone County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
215 Population 827/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $31,772 per capita
$105,600 Home Value $181,968 Zillow
$455 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,600 home value, $455/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Richey, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$31,772 per capita
Home Value
$105,600
63% below
Zillow: $181,968
Median Rent
$455/mo
61% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Richey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
37%
Rent
39%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richey a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richey residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,772. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richey is $105,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,968. Median rent is $455/month, with 9.0% 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 1949.

Education

16.4% of adults in Richey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richey has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population215
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$31,772
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$151M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,600
Rent$455
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$181,968
Housing Units159
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation2,497 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Richey was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.358 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.