Montana
Scobey is a small town in Montana with a population of 824. Residents earn $49,797 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Scobey receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Scobey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Scobey is $49,797, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Scobey is $184,800, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $585 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Scobey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches, including 22.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,797 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,205 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,091 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 100 |
| County GDP | $123M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,533 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 9.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $184,800 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $153,549 |
| Census Median Rent | $585 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,533 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,489/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.5 inches |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,483 ft (757 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7904°N, 105.4206°W |
| County FIPS | 30019 |
Winner: Republican by 65.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.3% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,114/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 9.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |