Big Sandy, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
844 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$517 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chouteau County
1
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

Chouteau County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 21
Feb 0 6 24
Mar 1 7 34
Apr 1 5 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 0 8 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 14, MT State House District 27, MT
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Schools

Big Sandy High School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Big Sandy 7-8
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
FE Miley School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Box Elder School
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Stone Child College
14 miles, E • 1 star
Montana State University-Northern
32 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Aaniiih Nakoda College
66 miles, E • 1 star
University of Providence
72 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northern Montana Hospital
32 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
139 miles, SW • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
180 miles, S • 1.4 star
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