Dillon, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,020 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,458 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$237,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$718 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaverhead 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

Beaverhead County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 22
Feb 0 5 25
Mar 1 6 33
Apr 1 5 40
May 2 2 49
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 1 0 53
Oct 1 2 42
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 0 7 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 36, MT State House District 72, MT
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Schools

Beaverhead Co High School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Parkview School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Dillon Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Reichle School
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

The University of Montana-Western
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Highlands College of Montana Tech
50 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Montana Technological University
55 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Barrett Hospital & Healthcare
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
St James Healthcare
55 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bert Mooney Airport
51 miles, NE • 1 star
Yellowstone Airport
83 miles, SE • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
101 miles, NE • 1 star
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