Fords Creek Colony, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
31 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$477 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fergus County
3
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

Fergus County
2
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 9 22
Feb 0 7 25
Mar 1 10 34
Apr 1 6 44
May 3 2 53
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 3 45
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 10 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 15, MT State House District 29, MT
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Schools

Ayers School
6 miles, SW
Grass Range High School
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
Grass Range School
9 miles, S • 2.8 star
Grass Range 7-8
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Stone Child College
92 miles, N • 1 star
Aaniiih Nakoda College
94 miles, NE • 1 star
Rocky Mountain College
94 miles, S • 1.9 star
Montana State University Billings
94 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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

Great Falls International Airport
118 miles, NW • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
149 miles, W • 1 star
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