At a Glance
Median Income
$42,237
$25,860 per capita
Home Value
$167,100
Zillow: $455,313
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.2%
14.4% smoking rate
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)
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.