Shepherd, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
613 Population 276/sq mi density
$179,700 Home Value $473,328 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Shepherd, MT

At a Glance

Home Value
$179,700
36% below
Zillow: $473,328
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Shepherd Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shepherd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
64%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shepherd a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shepherd is $179,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,328. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

26.2% of adults in Shepherd hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shepherd has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population613
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$50,032
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206

Housing

Home Value$179,700
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$473,328
Housing Units275
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain14.4 in/yr
Elevation3,111 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Shepherd was built in 1987.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.