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West Yellowstone, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Fremont County County
West Yellowstone, MT
At a Glance
How West Yellowstone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Yellowstone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Yellowstone a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Yellowstone residents earn a median household income of $57,167 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,624. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 580 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Yellowstone is $402,600 , 43% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $628,882. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 18.6% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
West Yellowstone reports 573 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,791/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in West Yellowstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Yellowstone has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.