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Whitehall, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Silver Bow County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,151 Population 1,621/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $24,184 per capita
$180,600 Home Value $438,445 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
585 Violent Crime/100K 1,420 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$180,600 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitehall, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$24,184 per capita
Home Value
$180,600
36% below
Zillow: $438,445
Median Rent
$689/mo
41% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
585/100K
54% above
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Whitehall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
64%
Rent
59%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
154%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitehall a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitehall residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,184. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,484 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitehall is $180,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,445. Median rent is $689/month, with 27.4% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Whitehall reports 585 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,420/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Whitehall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitehall has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population1,151
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,621/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$24,184
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,216M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061

Housing

A
Home Value$180,600
Rent$689
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$438,445
Housing Units503
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent585/100K
Property1,420/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,493/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,360 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitehall was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.