Colstrip, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
2,156 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$193,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$529 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$568 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rosebud County
2
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

Rosebud County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 22
Feb 0 6 26
Mar 1 7 36
Apr 1 4 45
May 2 1 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 2 46
Nov 1 5 32
Dec 0 7 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 20, MT State House District 39, MT
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Schools

Frank Brattin Middle Schl
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Pine Butte Elementary Sch
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Colstrip High School
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Lame Deer School
19 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

Chief Dull Knife College
19 miles, SW • 1 star
Little Big Horn College
45 miles, W • 1 star
Miles Community College
52 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Holy Rosary Healthcare
52 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Gillette-Campbell County Airport
119 miles, S • 1 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
150 miles, W • 1 star
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