Roy, MT

Montana

Roy is a small town in Montana with a population of 133. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
133 Population 39/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $24,347 per capita
$48,300 Home Value $334,788 Zillow
$871 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,300 home value, $871/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $48,300
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $871
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.6%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.9%
4% lower than US avg

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

People

Population133
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$24,347
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$23M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,300
Rent$871
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$334,788

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain13.3 in/yr
Elevation3,490 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+95.8%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute14 min
Broadband78.0%
Libraries1

Is Roy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roy receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Roy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roy is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roy is $48,300, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Roy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches, including 36.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Roy has a population of 133 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 47.9 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.4%), with 6.8% Hispanic, 4.5% Black.

Population

133
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
47.9yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Roy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roy is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Roy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,347
Avg Weekly Wage$666
IRS Avg AGI$46,590

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.9%
4% below US avg
Establishments (County)26
County GDP$23M

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.5 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Roy is $48,300, 83% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $871 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $334,788.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$48,300
83% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$334,788

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$871
25% 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-Occupied51.5%

Property Tax

In Roy, 25.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 16.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.6%
20% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity16.8%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Checkup Rate62.0%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access10.1%

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Roy has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.3 inches
65% below US avg
Snowfall36.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,490 ft (1,064 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates47.3343°N, 108.9600°W
County FIPS30069
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 76.2-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.7%
D 11.4%

Winner: Republican by 76.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+95.8%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density39/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.0%
Public Libraries1

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.5 min
Work from Home10.0%

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