White Sulphur Springs, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Meagher County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,097 Population 1,108/sq mi density
$56,424 Median Income $31,196 per capita
$231,700 Home Value $322,203 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,424 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$231,700 home value, $940/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

White Sulphur Springs, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,424
25% below
$31,196 per capita
Home Value
$231,700
18% below
Zillow: $322,203
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How White Sulphur Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
82%
Rent
81%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Sulphur Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Sulphur Springs residents earn a median household income of $56,424 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,196. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 138 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Sulphur Springs is $231,700 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,203. Median rent is $940/month, with 23.3% 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 1964.

Education

24.9% of adults in White Sulphur Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Sulphur Springs has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,097
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density1,108/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,424
Per Capita$31,196
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$90M
Avg Weekly Wage$823

Housing

A
Home Value$231,700
Rent$940
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$322,203
Housing Units556
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,513/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain13.0 in/yr
Elevation5,058 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in White Sulphur Springs was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.