Fallon County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
2,817 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,284 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$237,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$581 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 6 18
Feb 0 5 22
Mar 1 6 32
Apr 1 4 42
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 44
Nov 1 4 30
Dec 0 5 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 87%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 19, MT State House District 37, MT
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Schools

Baker High School
6 miles, E • 3.7 star
Baker 7-8
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
Longfellow School
7 miles, E • 2.8 star
Lincoln School
7 miles, E

Colleges

Dawson Community College
55 miles, N • 1.4 star
Miles Community College
68 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Dickinson State University
86 miles, E • 2.3 star
Chief Dull Knife College
119 miles, W • 1 star

Hospitals

Airports

Gillette-Campbell County Airport
147 miles, SW • 1 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
170 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
177 miles, E • 1.4 star
Minot International Airport
199 miles, E • 1 star