Winnett, MT

Montana

Winnett is a small town in Montana with a population of 173. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
173 Population 170/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $46,713 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $176,357 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,875
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,500
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.8%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population173
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans18.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$46,713
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$23M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$176,357

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Elevation2,950 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+98.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute13 min
Broadband93.0%
Libraries1

Is Winnett a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winnett receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Winnett offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winnett is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winnett is $117,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Winnett has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches, including 33.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Winnett has a population of 173 with a density of 170 people per square mile. The median age is 51.9 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

173
Total Population
170
People / sq mi
51.9yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.5%
Female 44.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Winnett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Winnett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winnett is $66,875, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Winnett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,875
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,713
Avg Weekly Wage$666
IRS Avg AGI$46,590

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)26
County GDP$23M

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.4 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Winnett is $117,500, 58% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $176,357.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,500
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$176,357

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied87.1%

Property Tax

In Winnett, 32.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.8%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.2%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Checkup Rate68.1%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access10.1%

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Winnett has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.6 inches
62% below US avg
Snowfall33.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,950 ft (899 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates47.0043°N, 108.3466°W
County FIPS30069
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 76.2-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.7%
D 11.4%

Winner: Republican by 76.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+98.0%
School Test Score5.68
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density170/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.0%
Public Libraries1

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.4 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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