At a Glance
Median Income
$44,432
$30,690 per capita
Home Value
$124,300
Zillow: $298,910
Median Rent
$780/mo
43.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
25.2% smoking rate
How Valier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valier residents earn a median household income of $44,432 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,690. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valier is $124,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,910. Median rent is $780/month, with 43.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
18.0% of adults in Valier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valier 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 totals 12.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population626
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,432
Per Capita$30,690
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$302M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,300
Rent$780
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$298,910
Housing Units326
Rent Burden43.2%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death9,386/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation3,823 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Valier was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Cut Bank International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.