Winifred, MT

Montana

Winifred is a small town in Montana with a population of 207. Residents earn $75,089 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
207 Population 398/sq mi density
$75,089 Median Income $33,114 per capita
N/A Home Value
$557 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,089 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$557/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,089
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $557
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Winifred Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population207
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,089
Per Capita$33,114
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$777M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$557
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden10.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation3,232 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+98.7%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute15 min
Libraries4

Is Winifred a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winifred receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Winifred stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winifred is $75,089, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $557 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Winifred has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Winifred has a population of 207 with a density of 398 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

207
Total Population
398
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Winifred vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winifred vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winifred is $75,089, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Winifred vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,089
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,114
Avg Weekly Wage$938
IRS Avg AGI$65,867

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)580
County GDP$777M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare47
Retail61
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,536
1% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.6 min
Work from Home34.3%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $557 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$557
52% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,536
1% above US avg
In Winifred, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winifred vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.2%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate69.0%
Premature Death8,198/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access70.0%
Healthcare Facilities47

Crime Rates: Winifred vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Winifred has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches
57% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,232 ft (985 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density398/sq mi
Coordinates47.5621°N, 109.3773°W
County FIPS30027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74%
D 22.7%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score5.68
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density398/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities47
Restaurants37
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.6 min
Work from Home34.3%

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