Hysham, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
300 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$400 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Treasure County
1
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

Treasure County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 23
Feb 0 4 26
Mar 1 6 36
Apr 2 3 46
May 2 1 55
Jun 2 0 64
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 1 0 71
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 1 47
Nov 1 4 34
Dec 0 6 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 8%

Schools

Hysham School
<1 miles, N 3.2 star
Hysham 7-8
<1 miles, N
Custer School
19 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Little Big Horn College
49 miles, SW 1 star
Chief Dull Knife College
53 miles, S 1 star
Miles Community College
67 miles, E 1.9 star
Montana State University Billings
71 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
150 miles, SW 1 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
157 miles, S 1 star