Heart Butte, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
504 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,977 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
54.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$48,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$219 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pondera County
2
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

Pondera County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 24
Feb 1 9 26
Mar 1 8 33
Apr 2 3 42
May 2 1 50
Jun 3 0 57
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 54
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 2 8 31
Dec 2 17 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 8, MT State House District 15, MT
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Schools

Heart Butte High School
1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Heart Butte Elementary
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Heart Butte 6-8
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Kingsbury Colony Attn Ctr
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Blackfeet Community College
20 miles, N • 1 star
Flathead Valley Community College
69 miles, W • 1.4 star
Salish Kootenai College
76 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Great Falls International Airport
88 miles, SE • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
112 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
123 miles, S • 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
162 miles, S • 1 star
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