Madison County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
8,975 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,420 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$440,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$526 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$881 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 9 23
Feb 0 7 26
Mar 1 9 34
Apr 1 7 41
May 2 2 50
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 0 54
Oct 1 3 43
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 0 9 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 36, MT State House District 71, MT
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Schools

Ennis 7-8
9 miles, E • 2.3 star
Ennis High School
9 miles, E • 3.2 star
Ennis School
9 miles, E • 3.7 star
Alder School
10 miles, W • 3.2 star

Colleges

The University of Montana-Western
36 miles, W • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Barrett Hospital & Healthcare
37 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Bert Mooney Airport
52 miles, N • 1 star
Yellowstone Airport
59 miles, S • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
89 miles, N • 1 star