Montana · Metropolitan Area
Seeley Lake is a small town in Montana with a population of 1,335. Residents earn $46,031 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Seeley Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Seeley Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Seeley Lake is $46,031, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Seeley Lake is $270,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Seeley Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches, including 118.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,031 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,925 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,146 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,205 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,882 |
| County GDP | $9,086M |
| Restaurants | 372 |
| Healthcare | 615 |
| Retail | 550 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,314 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.34% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 31.5% |
| Census Median | $270,400 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $526,561 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $462 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,028 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,314 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.34% |
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,796/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 615 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.6 inches |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 118.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,187 ft (1,276 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1705°N, 113.4586°W |
| County FIPS | 30063 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 615 |
| Restaurants | 372 |
| Retail Stores | 550 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 31.5% |