Riverbend, MT

Montana

Riverbend is a small town in Montana with a population of 505. Residents earn $62,250 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
505 Population 128/sq mi density
$62,250 Median Income $29,073 per capita
$428,000 Home Value
$1,042 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$428,000 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,250
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $428,000
52% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,042
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population505
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,250
Per Capita$29,073
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M
Commute23 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$428,000
Rent$1,042
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation2,728 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+84.3%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Libraries3

Is Riverbend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Riverbend receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Riverbend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Riverbend is $62,250, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Riverbend is $428,000, making it a premium housing market at 52% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Riverbend experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Riverbend has a population of 505 with a density of 128 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

505
Total Population
128
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65%
Female 35%

Race & Ethnicity

Riverbend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Riverbend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Riverbend is $62,250, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Riverbend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,250
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,073
Avg Weekly Wage$967
IRS Avg AGI$71,531

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,300
County GDP$1,355M

Business (County)

Restaurants92
Healthcare98
Retail109
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Riverbend is $428,000, 52% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$428,000
52% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,042
10% below US avg

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-Occupied81.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg
Effective Rate1.11%
In Riverbend, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Riverbend vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.7%
Checkup Rate67.4%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access62.8%
Healthcare Facilities98

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Riverbend has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches
57% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,728 ft (831 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates47.1453°N, 114.8324°W
County FIPS30047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%
D 38.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
56% below US avg
High School+84.3%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density128/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants92
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Work from Home9.3%

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