Trout Creek, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Sanders County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
340 Population 185/sq mi density
$62,162 Median Income $33,131 per capita
$226,400 Home Value $600,866 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,162 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$226,400 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Trout Creek, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,162
17% below
$33,131 per capita
Home Value
$226,400
20% below
Zillow: $600,866
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
20% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Trout Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trout Creek a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Trout Creek residents earn a median household income of $62,162 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,131. 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 574 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Trout Creek is $226,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $600,866. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

40.3% of adults in Trout Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 26.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population340
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,162
Per Capita$33,131
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$552M
Avg Weekly Wage$883

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,400
Rent
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$600,866
Housing Units137
Rent Burden39.7%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,207/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation2,363 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Trout Creek was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.