Cooke City, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
94 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
6 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$362,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$644 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$986 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
19.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Park County
4
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

Park County
4
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 21
Feb 1 15 24
Mar 1 19 31
Apr 2 16 39
May 3 7 46
Jun 2 1 55
Jul 2 0 63
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 1 2 53
Oct 2 10 42
Nov 1 16 29
Dec 1 19 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 30, MT State House District 59, MT
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Schools

Nye School
29 miles, NE
Luther School
30 miles, E • 3.2 star
Roosevelt Junior High
34 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Northwest College
59 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Montana State University
71 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Cody Regional Health
53 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Livingston Healthcare
54 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
56 miles, SE • 1 star
Yellowstone Airport
63 miles, W • 1 star
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