Big Horn County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
12,963 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,680 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$437 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 24
Feb 0 6 28
Mar 1 9 37
Apr 1 6 45
May 2 1 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 3 46
Nov 1 6 33
Dec 0 7 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 21, MT State House District 42, MT
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Schools

Lodge Grass 7-8
10 miles, SE • 1 star
Lodge Grass High School
10 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Lodge Grass School
10 miles, SE • 1 star
Crow Agency School
14 miles, NE • 1 star

Colleges

Little Big Horn College
14 miles, NE • 1 star
Chief Dull Knife College
44 miles, E • 1 star
Montana State University Billings
56 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Sheridan Memorial Hospital
49 miles, S • 4.1 star
Billings Clinic
55 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Billings Logan International Airport
57 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
96 miles, W • 1 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
121 miles, SE • 1 star