Congressional District 2, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
548,449 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,114 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$281,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$543 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$821 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.6% 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 23
Feb 0 6 26
Mar 0 8 35
Apr 1 5 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 3 45
Nov 0 5 32
Dec 0 8 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 7%

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State Senate District 15, MT State House District 29, MT
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Schools

Winnett High School
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Winnett School
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Winnett 7-8
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Ross School
13 miles, E
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Colleges

Montana State University Billings
90 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Rocky Mountain College
90 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Aaniiih Nakoda College
102 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Central Montana Medical Center
61 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Billings Logan International Airport
89 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Great Falls International Airport
154 miles, NW • 1 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
181 miles, SW • 1 star
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