At a Glance
Median Income
$86,250
$28,884 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
Zillow: $169,856
Median Rent
$625/mo
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.6% smoking rate
How Rudyard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rudyard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rudyard a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rudyard residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,884. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rudyard is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,856. Median rent is $625/month, with 12.8% 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 1962.
Education
35.6% of adults in Rudyard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rudyard has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population363
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density395/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$28,884
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$925M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$625
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$169,856
Housing Units171
Rent Burden12.8%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
Elevation3,112 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rudyard was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Cut Bank International (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.