Wise River, MT

Montana

Wise River is a small town in Montana with a population of 24. Residents earn $54,375 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
24 Population 32/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $36,125 per capita
$421,400 Home Value $607,823 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$421,400 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,375
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $421,400
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.3%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population24
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans19.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$36,125
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,216M
Commute30 min

Housing

C
Home Value$421,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$607,823

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain12.9 in/yr
Elevation5,654 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute30 min
Broadband13.0%
Libraries2

Is Wise River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wise River receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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 high housing costs, below-average incomes. Wise River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wise River is $54,375, 28% 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 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wise River is $421,400, 49% above the national median. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Wise River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Wise River has a population of 24 with a density of 32 people per square mile. The median age is 59.0 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

24
Total Population
32
People / sq mi
59.0yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 33.3%
Female 66.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Wise River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wise River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wise River is $54,375, which is 28% 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 30 minutes.

Income: Wise River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,375
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,125
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
IRS Avg AGI$66,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,484
County GDP$2,216M

Business (County)

Restaurants131
Healthcare193
Retail148
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Wise River is $421,400, 49% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $607,823.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$421,400
49% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$607,823

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-Occupied84.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Rate0.95%

Health Metrics: Wise River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death10,493/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access83.9%
Healthcare Facilities193

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Wise River has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.9 inches
66% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,654 ft (1,723 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates45.7944°N, 112.9438°W
County FIPS30093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7-point margin. 13.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.3%
22% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.68
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density32/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access13.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants131
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

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