West Glendive, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Dawson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,968 Population 513/sq mi density
$57,743 Median Income $30,603 per capita
$179,700 Home Value $185,447 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,743 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$179,700 home value, $794/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Glendive, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,743
23% below
$30,603 per capita
Home Value
$179,700
36% below
Zillow: $185,447
Median Rent
$794/mo
32% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How West Glendive Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
64%
Rent
68%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Glendive a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Glendive residents earn a median household income of $57,743 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,603. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Glendive is $179,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,447. Median rent is $794/month, with 30.8% 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 1967.

Education

19.9% of adults in West Glendive hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Glendive has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,968
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,743
Per Capita$30,603
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$515M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,700
Rent$794
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$185,447
Housing Units973
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,909/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation2,102 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 19%
Commute13 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in West Glendive was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.