Wolf Creek, MT

Montana · Metropolitan Area

Wolf Creek is a small town in Montana with a population of 18. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
18 Population 86/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $27,489 per capita
N/A Home Value $456,130 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 62.5%
85% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.7%
34% higher than US avg

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

People

Population18
Median Age71.2 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$27,489
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$5,688M
Commute6 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$456,130

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation3,582 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.5%
High School+81.3%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute6 min
Broadband9.0%
Libraries5

Is Wolf Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wolf Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Wolf Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wolf Creek is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

Wolf Creek is a highly educated community — 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Wolf Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Wolf Creek has a population of 18 with a density of 86 people per square mile. The median age is 71.2 years, 83% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

18
Total Population
86
People / sq mi
71.2yrs
Median Age
83% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wolf Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wolf Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wolf Creek is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes.

Income: Wolf Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,489
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
IRS Avg AGI$77,544

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.7%
34% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,759
County GDP$5,688M

Business (County)

Restaurants203
Healthcare340
Retail278
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,366
25% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time6.4 min
Drive Alone16.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $456,130.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$456,130

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-Occupied66.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,366
25% above US avg

Health Metrics: Wolf Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death6,948/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access73.1%
Healthcare Facilities340

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Wolf Creek has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.1 inches
55% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,582 ft (1,092 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates47.0059°N, 112.0701°W
County FIPS30049
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 62.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.7-point margin. 9.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.1%
D 45.4%

Winner: Republican by 5.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+62.5%
85% above US avg
High School+81.3%
School Test Score5.68
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density86/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access9.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities340
Restaurants203
Retail Stores278

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute6.4 min
Drive Alone16.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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