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Roberts, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Carbon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
299 Population 75/sq mi density
$92,589 Median Income $32,281 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $577,971 Zillow
$1,182 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
271 Violent Crime/100K 1,669 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$92,589 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $1,182/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
271 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Roberts, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,589
23% above
$32,281 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $577,971
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
2% above
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
271/100K
29% below
1,669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Roberts Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
123%
Home Value
80%
Rent
102%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
350%
Crime
71%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roberts a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roberts residents earn a median household income of $92,589 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,281. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% 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 Roberts is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $577,971. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 21.0% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Roberts reports 271 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,669/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Roberts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roberts 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.

Data Overview

People

Population299
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$92,589
Per Capita$32,281
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$524M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$1,182
Ownership35.8%
Zillow$577,971
Housing Units162
Rent Burden21.0%

Crime

F
Violent271/100K
Property1,669/100K

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.7 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,665 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Roberts was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.