Wibaux, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Wibaux County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
686 Population 641/sq mi density
$64,115 Median Income $35,664 per capita
$89,400 Home Value $214,537 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,115 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $931/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wibaux, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,115
15% below
$35,664 per capita
Home Value
$89,400
68% below
Zillow: $214,537
Median Rent
$931/mo
20% below
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Wibaux Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
32%
Rent
80%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wibaux a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wibaux residents earn a median household income of $64,115 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,664. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wibaux is $89,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,537. Median rent is $931/month, with 12.8% 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 1965.

Education

26.5% of adults in Wibaux hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wibaux has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population686
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density641/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,115
Per Capita$35,664
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$59M
Avg Weekly Wage$776

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$931
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$214,537
Housing Units375
Rent Burden12.8%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
Elevation2,648 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wibaux was built in 1965.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.