Twin Bridges, MT

Montana

Twin Bridges is a small town in Montana with a population of 218. Residents earn $52,292 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
218 Population 216/sq mi density
$52,292 Median Income $28,378 per capita
$220,800 Home Value $478,152 Zillow
N/A Median Rent 43.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,292 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$220,800 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,292
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $220,800
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population218
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,292
Per Capita$28,378
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$2,216M
Commute38 min

Housing

A
Home Value$220,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$478,152
Rent Burden43.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain9.4 in/yr
Elevation4,633 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute38 min
Broadband80.4%
Libraries2

Is Twin Bridges a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Twin Bridges receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Twin Bridges offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Twin Bridges is $52,292, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Twin Bridges is $220,800, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Twin Bridges has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Twin Bridges has a population of 218 with a density of 216 people per square mile. The median age is 61.1 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 3.2% Hispanic.

Population

218
Total Population
216
People / sq mi
61.1yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Twin Bridges vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Twin Bridges vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Twin Bridges is $52,292, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Twin Bridges vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,292
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,378
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
IRS Avg AGI$66,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,484
County GDP$2,216M

Business (County)

Restaurants131
Healthcare193
Retail148
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.8 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Twin Bridges is $220,800, 22% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $478,152.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,800
22% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$478,152

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden43.0%

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-Occupied72.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Rate1.81%
In Twin Bridges, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Twin Bridges vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma11.3%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.5%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate68.0%
Premature Death10,493/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access83.9%
Healthcare Facilities193

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Twin Bridges has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.4 inches
75% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,633 ft (1,412 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates45.5429°N, 112.3341°W
County FIPS30093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7-point margin. 80.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density216/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.4%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants131
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.8 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

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