Trego, MT

Montana

Trego is a small town in Montana with a population of 856. Residents earn $91,667 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
856 Population 16/sq mi density
$91,667 Median Income $31,982 per capita
$300,000 Home Value $536,306 Zillow
$875 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $875/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,667
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.6%
9% lower than US avg
Median Rent $875
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.0%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Trego Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population856
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,667
Per Capita$31,982
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$7,210M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$875
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$536,306

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation3,605 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+92.5%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Libraries5

Is Trego a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trego receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Trego stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trego is $91,667, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trego is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Trego has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches, including 40.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Trego has a population of 856 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

856
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
53.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.4%
Female 42.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Trego vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Trego vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trego is $91,667, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Trego vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,667
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,982
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
IRS Avg AGI$92,813

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,994
County GDP$7,210M

Business (County)

Restaurants450
Healthcare459
Retail491
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,362
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Trego is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $875 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $536,306.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$536,306

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$875
25% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,362
53% above US avg
Effective Rate1.79%
In Trego, 34.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.2% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Trego vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.0%
6% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.8%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate65.1%
Checkup Rate69.0%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access81.2%
Healthcare Facilities459

Crime Rates: Trego vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Trego has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.1 inches
60% below US avg
Snowfall40.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,605 ft (1,099 m)
Area53.9 sq mi (139.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates48.6527°N, 114.9280°W
County FIPS30029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.6%
D 31.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
9% below US avg
High School+92.5%
School Test Score5.68
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area53.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities459
Restaurants450
Retail Stores491

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Work from Home13.4%

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