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Wolf Point, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Daniels County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,604 Population 2,959/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $18,581 per capita
$124,600 Home Value $135,720 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
942 Violent Crime/100K 1,956 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
942 violent crimes/100K (148% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolf Point, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$18,581 per capita
Home Value
$124,600
56% below
Zillow: $135,720
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
942/100K
148% above
1,956/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Wolf Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
44%
Rent
63%
Poverty
222%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
253%
Crime
248%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wolf Point a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wolf Point residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,581. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 100 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wolf Point is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,720. Median rent is $730/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Wolf Point reports 942 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 148% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,956/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.7% of adults in Wolf Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wolf Point has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population2,604
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density2,959/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$18,581
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$123M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$730
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$135,720
Housing Units1,049
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent942/100K
Property1,956/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault869/100K
Burglary326/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,489/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,001 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute13 min
Broadband67.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Wolf Point was founded in 1915.
The median home in Wolf Point was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
182 declared natural disasters on record.