West Havre, MT

Montana

West Havre is a small town in Montana with a population of 155. Residents earn $63,819 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
155 Population 82/sq mi density
$63,819 Median Income $16,168 per capita
$330,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,819 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$330,000 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,819
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $330,000
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population155
Median Age23.8 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 9%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,819
Per Capita$16,168
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$925M

Housing

B+
Home Value$330,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation2,610 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+76.3%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 39%
CommuteN/A
Broadband73.0%
Libraries1

Is West Havre a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Havre receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. West Havre offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Havre is $63,819, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Havre is $330,000, 17% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

West Havre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches, including 41.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

West Havre has a population of 155 with a density of 82 people per square mile. The median age is 23.8 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (9%).

Population

155
Total Population
82
People / sq mi
23.8yrs
Median Age
39% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.1%
Female 61.9%

Race & Ethnicity

West Havre vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

West Havre vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Havre is $63,819, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: West Havre vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,819
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,168
Avg Weekly Wage$946
IRS Avg AGI$59,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)601
County GDP$925M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare58
Retail68
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.99%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in West Havre is $330,000, 17% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,000
17% above 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-Occupied37.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg
Effective Rate0.99%
In West Havre, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: West Havre vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.5%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate69.3%
Premature Death12,044/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access71.8%
Healthcare Facilities58

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

West Havre has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall41.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,610 ft (796 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates48.5470°N, 109.7310°W
County FIPS30041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.2-point margin. 73.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 18.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
69% below US avg
High School+76.3%
School Test Score5.68
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density82/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants56
Retail Stores68

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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