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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,347 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $666 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,590 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 26 |
| County GDP | $23M |
| Commute Time | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $48,300 |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $334,788 |
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.5% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 62.0% |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 10.1% |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.3 inches |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,490 ft (1,064 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3343°N, 108.9600°W |
| County FIPS | 30069 |
Winner: Republican by 76.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |