At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$18,581 per capita
Home Value
$124,600
Zillow: $135,720
Median Rent
$730/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
942/100K
1,956/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
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)
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.