Hardy, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
65 332.4M (US)
Median Age
71.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$408,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$958 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cascade County
3
Great Falls Metro Area
3
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cascade County
6
Great Falls Metro Area
6
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 26
Feb 1 10 28
Mar 1 11 35
Apr 2 8 43
May 3 3 51
Jun 3 0 58
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 2 1 55
Oct 1 5 45
Nov 1 8 34
Dec 1 11 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 5%

Schools

Cascade High School
8 miles, NE 2.8 star
Cascade School
8 miles, NE 4.1 star
Cascade 7-8
8 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

University of Providence
33 miles, E 1.4 star
Carroll College
42 miles, SW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Benefis Hospitals Inc
34 miles, E 3.2 star
Great Falls Clinic Hospital
34 miles, E 4.1 star
St Peters Hospital
40 miles, SW 2.3 star

Airports

Great Falls International Airport
29 miles, NE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
41 miles, SW 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
91 miles, SW 1 star