Riverbend, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
505 Population 128/sq mi density
$62,250 Median Income $29,073 per capita
$428,000 Home Value $368,078 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 23.3% income on 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

Riverbend, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,250
17% below
$29,073 per capita
Home Value
$428,000
52% above
Zillow: $368,078
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Riverbend Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
152%
Rent
90%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverbend a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverbend residents earn a median household income of $62,250 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,073. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverbend is $428,000 , 52% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,078. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 23.3% 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 1978.

Education

14.8% of adults in Riverbend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 16.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population505
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,250
Per Capita$29,073
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

C+
Home Value$428,000
Rent$1,042
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$368,078
Housing Units155
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation2,728 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverbend was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.