Montana City, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,899 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$125,223 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$519,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$666 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,206 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
4
Helena 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

Jefferson County
2
Helena Metro Area
5
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 23
Feb 0 6 26
Mar 1 8 33
Apr 1 6 41
May 2 1 49
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 3 42
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 7 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 38, MT State House District 75, MT
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Schools

Montana City School
1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Montana City Middle Schl
1 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Carroll College
7 miles, N • 2.8 star
Montana Technological University
46 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Peters Hospital
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
6 miles, N • 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
48 miles, SW • 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
71 miles, NE • 1 star
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