Blaine County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
6,997 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,050 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$392 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$340 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.4% 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 5 18
Feb 0 4 22
Mar 0 4 32
Apr 1 2 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 0 4 30
Dec 0 6 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 16, MT State House District 32, MT
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Schools

Harlem Elementary School
11 miles, E • 2.3 star
Harlem 7-8
11 miles, E • 1 star
Harlem High School
11 miles, E • 2.3 star

Colleges

Aaniiih Nakoda College
10 miles, E • 1 star
Montana State University-Northern
34 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Stone Child College
42 miles, W • 1 star
University of Providence
125 miles, W • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Northern Montana Hospital
34 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Great Falls International Airport
129 miles, W • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
182 miles, S • 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
189 miles, W • 1 star