Hot Springs, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
558 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$21,319 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$299 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$534 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sanders 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

Sanders County
2
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 28
Feb 1 10 31
Mar 2 6 38
Apr 2 2 46
May 2 0 54
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 2 9 35
Dec 2 19 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 8%

Schools

Hot Springs High School
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
Hot Springs 7-8
<1 miles, SE 2.3 star
Hot Springs School
<1 miles, SE 2.8 star
Plains High School
14 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Salish Kootenai College
26 miles, SE 1.4 star
Flathead Valley Community College
46 miles, NE 1.4 star
The University of Montana
61 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Clark Fork Valley Hospital
14 miles, W 3.2 star
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
24 miles, E 4.1 star
St Luke Community Hospital
27 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
55 miles, S 1.4 star
Spokane International Airport
133 miles, NW 1.9 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
140 miles, W 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
144 miles, SE 1 star