St. Ignatius, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
St. Ignatius, MT
At a Glance
How St. Ignatius Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Ignatius's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Ignatius a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Ignatius residents earn a median household income of $50,781 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,198. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Ignatius is $194,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,868. Median rent is $792/month, with 22.5% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
St. Ignatius reports 478 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,330/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in St. Ignatius hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Ignatius has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.