Plentywood, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
1,677 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,163 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$581 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$638 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sheridan County
2
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

Sheridan County
3
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 10
Feb 0 4 16
Mar 1 4 27
Apr 1 2 41
May 2 1 53
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 2 41
Nov 0 5 26
Dec 0 5 13

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 17, MT State House District 34, MT
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Schools

Plentywood High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Plentywood 7-8
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Plentywood School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Medicine Lake 7-8
19 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Fort Peck Community College
54 miles, SW • 1 star
Williston State College
61 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
110 miles, SE • 1 star
Dawson Community College
117 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Minot International Airport
154 miles, SE • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
225 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
263 miles, SE • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
277 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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