Box Elder, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
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
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
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
39 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,345 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$644 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$116 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hill County
6
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

Hill County
6
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 19
Feb 0 4 22
Mar 1 4 33
Apr 1 2 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 0 4 31
Dec 0 6 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 22% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Box Elder School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Box Elder 7-8
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Box Elder High School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Big Sandy High School
11 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Stone Child College
7 miles, SE • 1 star
Montana State University-Northern
21 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Aaniiih Nakoda College
59 miles, E • 1 star
University of Providence
82 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northern Montana Hospital
21 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
150 miles, SW • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
187 miles, S • 1.4 star
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