Trout Creek, MT

Montana

Trout Creek is a small town in Montana with a population of 340. Residents earn $62,162 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
340 Population 185/sq mi density
$62,162 Median Income $33,131 per capita
$226,400 Home Value $540,982 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,162 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$226,400 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,162
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $226,400
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.3%
20% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population340
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,162
Per Capita$33,131
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$552M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$540,982

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation2,363 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Commute32 min
Libraries3

Is Trout Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trout Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Trout Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trout Creek is $62,162, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trout Creek is $226,400, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Trout Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches, including 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Trout Creek has a population of 340 with a density of 185 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.1%), with 11.5% Black.

Population

340
Total Population
185
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.2%
Female 58.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Trout Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Trout Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trout Creek is $62,162, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Trout Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,162
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,131
Avg Weekly Wage$883
IRS Avg AGI$63,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)574
County GDP$552M

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare43
Retail53
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,463
1% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.9 min
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Trout Creek is $226,400, 20% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $540,982.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$226,400
20% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$540,982

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied95.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,463
1% below US avg
Effective Rate1.53%
In Trout Creek, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Trout Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.8%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.9%
Checkup Rate65.4%
Premature Death12,207/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access78.1%
Healthcare Facilities43

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Trout Creek has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.8 inches
29% below US avg
Snowfall51.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,363 ft (720 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates47.8342°N, 115.5837°W
County FIPS30089
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 21.1%

Winner: Republican by 55.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.3%
20% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.68
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density185/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities43
Restaurants49
Retail Stores53

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.9 min
Work from Home9.5%

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