Melstone, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
75 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,708 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$633 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$441 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Musselshell County
5
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

Musselshell County
5
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 24
Feb 0 5 28
Mar 1 7 36
Apr 1 4 45
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 62
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 46
Nov 0 5 33
Dec 1 6 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 20, MT State House District 40, MT
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Schools

Melstone 6-8
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Melstone School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Melstone High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Roundup Elementary
33 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Montana State University Billings
64 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Rocky Mountain College
64 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Little Big Horn College
72 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Billings Clinic
64 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Billings Logan International Airport
64 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
154 miles, SW • 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
176 miles, NW • 1 star
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