At a Glance
Median Income
$59,167
$22,047 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $203,194
Violent Crime
538/100K
3,605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
71.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Zurich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zurich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zurich a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zurich residents earn a median household income of $59,167 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,047. 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 204 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zurich is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,194. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Zurich reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,605/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Zurich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zurich has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population45
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans34.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,167
Per Capita$22,047
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$203,194
Housing Units17
Rent Burden17.8%
Crime
F
Violent538/100K
Property3,605/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death18,542/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,388 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+71.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Zurich was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (132 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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