At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$27,489 per capita
Violent Crime
528/100K
3,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.5%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Wolf Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wolf Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wolf Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wolf Creek residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,489. 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 3,759 business establishments, including 203 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Wolf Creek reports 528 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,799/100K.
Education
62.5% of adults in Wolf Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population18
Median Age71.2 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$27,489
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,688M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$456,130
Housing Units21
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent528/100K
Property3,799/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.1 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,582 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.5%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wolf Creek was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 203 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.