Vida, MT

Montana

Vida is a small town in Montana with a population of 60. Residents earn $34,183 per year, which is 55% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
60 Population 667/sq mi density
$34,183 Median Income $41,635 per capita
$110,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,183 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$110,100 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $34,183
55% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,100
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
87% lower than US avg

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

People

Population60
Median Age75.0 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Largest GroupWhite 45%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$34,183
Per Capita$41,635
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$151M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain14.2 in/yr
Elevation2,398 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute39 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries1

Is Vida a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vida is $34,183, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vida is $110,100, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Vida has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Vida has a population of 60 with a density of 667 people per square mile. The median age is 75.0 years, 93% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (55%), with 45% White.

Population

60
Total Population
667
People / sq mi
75.0yrs
Median Age
93% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 75%
Female 25%

Race & Ethnicity

Vida vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vida vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vida is $34,183, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Vida vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,183
55% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,635
Avg Weekly Wage$959
IRS Avg AGI$51,885

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)78
County GDP$151M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare4
Retail9

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.9 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Vida is $110,100, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,100
61% below US avg

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access8.5%
Healthcare Facilities4

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Vida has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.2 inches
63% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density667/sq mi
Coordinates47.8339°N, 105.4925°W
County FIPS30055
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 74.1-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86%
D 11.9%

Winner: Republican by 74.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.68
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density667/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities4
Restaurants5
Retail Stores9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.9 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

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