Wise River, MT

Wise River, MT

At a Glance

How Wise River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wise River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Wise River a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Wise River residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,125. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,484 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wise River is $421,400 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $607,823. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Wise River reports 454 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,761/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Wise River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

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