Luther, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
31 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$120,078 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$293,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$661 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,089 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
3
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

Carbon County
2
Billings Metro Area
7
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 23
Feb 1 14 25
Mar 1 18 32
Apr 2 15 39
May 3 6 49
Jun 2 1 57
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 2 54
Oct 1 9 43
Nov 1 15 30
Dec 1 18 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Schools

Luther School
<1 miles, W 3.2 star
Red Lodge High School
10 miles, SE 3.7 star
Mountain View School
11 miles, SE 3.7 star
Roosevelt Junior High
11 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Northwest College
48 miles, S 1.4 star
Rocky Mountain College
55 miles, E 1.9 star
Montana State University Billings
56 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Powell Valley Hospital
48 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
56 miles, S 1 star
Yellowstone Airport
93 miles, W 1 star