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Sidney, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Richland County County
Sidney, MT
At a Glance
How Sidney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sidney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sidney a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sidney residents earn a median household income of $62,992 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,282. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 648 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sidney is $249,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,673. Median rent is $890/month, with 24.1% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Sidney reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,192/100K. The murder rate is 31.4/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Sidney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sidney has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.