At a Glance
Median Income
$68,542
$66,525 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $540,645
Median Rent
$856/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
1,139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Willow Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willow Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willow Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willow Creek residents earn a median household income of $68,542 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,525. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,787 business establishments, including 515 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willow Creek is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $540,645. Median rent is $856/month, with 13.2% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Willow Creek reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,139/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Willow Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willow Creek has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population162
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,542
Per Capita$66,525
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$11,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$856
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$540,645
Housing Units113
Rent Burden13.2%
Crime
F
Violent190/100K
Property1,139/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,192 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Willow Creek was built in 1968.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 515 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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