At a Glance
Median Income
$79,886
$35,392 per capita
Violent Crime
232/100K
4,147/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Sweet Grass Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweet Grass's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sweet Grass a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sweet Grass residents earn a median household income of $79,886 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,392. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Sweet Grass reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,147/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Sweet Grass hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweet Grass has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population64
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans53.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,886
Per Capita$35,392
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$489M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$176,469
Housing Units66
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property4,147/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,552 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute6 min
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sweet Grass was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Cut Bank International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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