Laurel, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
7,198 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,382 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$232,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$587 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$812 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yellowstone County
5
Billings Metro Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yellowstone County
7
Billings Metro Area
7
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 26
Feb 1 6 29
Mar 1 9 37
Apr 2 5 47
May 2 2 54
Jun 2 0 64
Jul 1 0 72
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 1 59
Oct 1 4 47
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 8 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 28, MT State House District 55, MT
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Schools

West School
<1 miles, W
Laurel High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Fred W Graff School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Laurel Middle School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Rocky Mountain College
14 miles, E • 1.9 star
Montana State University Billings
15 miles, E • 1.9 star
Northwest College
63 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Vincent Healthcare
15 miles, E • 5 star
Billings Clinic
15 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
81 miles, SW • 1 star
Yellowstone Airport
133 miles, W • 1 star
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