Dodson, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
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
156 332.4M (US)
Median Age
77.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
1.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,172 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$44,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$382 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$513 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Phillips 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

Phillips County
3
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 19
Feb 0 4 22
Mar 0 4 32
Apr 1 2 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 0 4 31
Dec 0 7 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 17, MT State House District 33, MT
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Schools

Dodson High School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Dodson 7-8
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Dodson School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Malta High School
17 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Aaniiih Nakoda College
24 miles, NW • 1 star
Montana State University-Northern
67 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Stone Child College
75 miles, W • 1 star
Fort Peck Community College
142 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Northern Montana Hospital
67 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
75 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Great Falls International Airport
158 miles, W • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
179 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
214 miles, W • 1 star
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