Rocky Boy West, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
905 Population 166/sq mi density
$81,700 Home Value $251,865 Zillow
$324 Median Rent 11.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rocky Boy West, MT

At a Glance

Home Value
$81,700
71% below
Zillow: $251,865
Median Rent
$324/mo
72% below
11.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
93% below
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
40.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
27.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Rocky Boy West Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
29%
Rent
28%
Poverty
327%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rocky Boy West a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rocky Boy West is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,865. Median rent is $324/month, with 11.6% 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 1986.

Education

2.4% of adults in Rocky Boy West hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Boy West has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population905
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,923
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty40.5%
County GDP$925M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

Home Value$81,700
Rent$324
Ownership19.3%
Zillow$251,865
Housing Units249
Rent Burden11.6%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking27.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,044/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
Elevation2,773 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband51.6%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rocky Boy West was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.