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Terry, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Prairie County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
430 Population 551/sq mi density
$36,154 Median Income $24,911 per capita
$104,300 Home Value $129,094 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 2,469 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,154 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Terry, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,154
52% below
$24,911 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
63% below
Zillow: $129,094
Violent Crime
253/100K
34% below
2,469/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
5% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Terry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Terry a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Terry residents earn a median household income of $36,154 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,911. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 60 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Terry is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,094. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Terry reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,469/100K.

Education

32.0% of adults in Terry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Terry has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population430
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density551/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,154
Per Capita$24,911
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$62M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$129,094
Housing Units364
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent253/100K
Property2,469/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death4,337/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,250 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 18%
Commute13 min
Broadband69.7%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Terry was founded in 1884.
The median home in Terry was built in 1954.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.523 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.