Yaak, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
310 Population 11/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $28,974 per capita
$363,600 Home Value $401,940 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$363,600 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Yaak, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$28,974 per capita
Home Value
$363,600
29% above
Zillow: $401,940
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Yaak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
129%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yaak a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yaak residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,974. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yaak is $363,600 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,940. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Education

18.1% of adults in Yaak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Yaak has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population310
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans16.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,974
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$880M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

B
Home Value$363,600
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$401,940
Housing Units302
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,743/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation2,960 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute39 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Yaak was built in 1996.
50.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.