Orchard Homes, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
5,280 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,649 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$473,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$664 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$944 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missoula County
5
Missoula 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

Missoula County
7
Missoula Metro Area
7
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 24
Feb 1 7 28
Mar 1 5 36
Apr 1 2 43
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 11 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 48% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 49, MT State House District 98, MT
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Schools

Target Range 7-8
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Target Range School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Big Sky High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

The University of Montana
4 miles, E • 1.9 star
Salish Kootenai College
52 miles, N • 1.4 star
Montana Technological University
93 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Community Medical Center
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
St Patrick Hospital
4 miles, E • 5 star
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital-Cah
42 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Missoula International Airport
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
98 miles, SE • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
101 miles, SE • 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
134 miles, E • 1 star
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