Sun River, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
62 Population 33/sq mi density
$42,237 Median Income $25,860 per capita
$167,100 Home Value $455,313 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,237 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$167,100 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sun River, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,237
44% below
$25,860 per capita
Home Value
$167,100
41% below
Zillow: $455,313
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Sun River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
59%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sun River a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sun River residents earn a median household income of $42,237 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,860. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sun River is $167,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,313. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

0.0% of adults in Sun River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sun River has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population62
Median Age71.2 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born30.6%
Veterans30.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,237
Per Capita$25,860
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A
Home Value$167,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$455,313
Housing Units34
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
Elevation3,416 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Sun River was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
48.4% of the population has a disability.
30.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.