Mineral County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
4,796 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,117 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$313,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$414 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$592 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missoula Metro Area
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

Missoula Metro Area
7
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 26
Feb 2 10 29
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 1 1 43
May 2 0 51
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 2 8 32
Dec 2 17 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 7, MT State House District 14, MT
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Schools

Superior High School
10 miles, E • 2.8 star
Superior Elementary
10 miles, E • 1.9 star
Superior 7-8
10 miles, E • 1.9 star
St Regis School
12 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

The University of Montana
55 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Salish Kootenai College
56 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Clark Fork Valley Hospital
25 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Community Medical Center
52 miles, SE • 4.1 star
St Luke Community Hospital
54 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Missoula International Airport
49 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
105 miles, W • 1 star
Spokane International Airport
120 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bert Mooney Airport
147 miles, SE • 1 star
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