Stanford, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Judith Basin County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
266 Population 619/sq mi density
$52,045 Median Income $65,327 per capita
$170,100 Home Value $243,142 Zillow
$425 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,045 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$170,100 home value, $425/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanford, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,045
31% below
$65,327 per capita
Home Value
$170,100
40% below
Zillow: $243,142
Median Rent
$425/mo
63% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Stanford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
60%
Rent
37%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanford 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

Stanford residents earn a median household income of $52,045 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,327. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 115 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stanford is $170,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,142. Median rent is $425/month, with 37.5% 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 1956.

Education

18.9% of adults in Stanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stanford has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population266
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,045
Per Capita$65,327
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$139M
Avg Weekly Wage$809

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,100
Rent$425
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$243,142
Housing Units162
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,360/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
Elevation4,286 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband62.2%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Stanford was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.