At a Glance
Median Income
$49,797
$37,205 per capita
Home Value
$184,800
Zillow: $161,995
Median Rent
$585/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
14.3% smoking rate
How Scobey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scobey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scobey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scobey residents earn a median household income of $49,797 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,205. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 100 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scobey is $184,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,995. Median rent is $585/month, with 19.8% 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 1952.
Education
24.3% of adults in Scobey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scobey has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population824
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density1,114/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,797
Per Capita$37,205
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$123M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,800
Rent$585
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$161,995
Housing Units622
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,489/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation2,483 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute9 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Scobey was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
182 declared natural disasters on record.