Wisdom, MT

Montana

Wisdom is a small town in Montana with a population of 117. Residents earn $58,370 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
117 Population 116/sq mi density
$58,370 Median Income $41,927 per capita
N/A Home Value $376,060 Zillow
$625 Median Rent
35°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,370 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$625/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,370
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $625
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.5%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population117
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,370
Per Capita$41,927
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$431M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$625
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$376,060

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Elevation6,069 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+99.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband69.0%
Libraries1

Is Wisdom a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wisdom receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wisdom offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wisdom is $58,370, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Wisdom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Wisdom has a population of 117 with a density of 116 people per square mile. The median age is 65.3 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

117
Total Population
116
People / sq mi
65.3yrs
Median Age
68% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.4%
Female 31.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wisdom vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wisdom vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wisdom is $58,370, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Wisdom vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,370
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,927
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$64,122

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)350
County GDP$431M

Business (County)

Restaurants40
Healthcare85
Retail27
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,435
2% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home12.9%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $376,060.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$376,060

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below US avg

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-Occupied84.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,435
2% below US avg
In Wisdom, 26.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.1% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.5%
17% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Checkup Rate63.7%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access90.1%
Healthcare Facilities85

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Wisdom has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average35.2°F
35% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.3 inches
68% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,069 ft (1,850 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates45.6100°N, 113.4457°W
County FIPS30023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1-point margin. 69.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.8%
D 48.8%

Winner: Democrat by 1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+99.0%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density116/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities85
Restaurants40
Retail Stores27

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home12.9%

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