Garfield County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
938 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$475 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.3% 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 7 18
Feb 0 5 23
Mar 1 6 34
Apr 1 3 44
May 2 1 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 45
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 9% of residents leaning left and 87% leaning right.

Liberal (9%) (87%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 91%
Hillary Clinton 5%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Jordan Elementary School
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
Garfield Co Dist HS
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
Jordan 7-8
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
Cohagen School
23 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Miles Community College
81 miles, S • 1.9 star
Fort Peck Community College
102 miles, E • 1 star
Dawson Community College
107 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Chief Dull Knife College
114 miles, S • 1 star

Hospitals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
66 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

Billings Logan International Airport
125 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Great Falls International Airport
205 miles, NW • 1 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
213 miles, SW • 1 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
214 miles, S • 1 star