Ponderosa Pines, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
969 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
97.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,102 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$264,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,031 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gallatin County
3
Bozeman Metro Area
3
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gallatin County
3
Bozeman Metro Area
3
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 23
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 1 9 34
Apr 2 6 42
May 3 2 51
Jun 3 0 58
Jul 2 0 66
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 1 55
Oct 1 2 44
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 35, MT State House District 69, MT
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Schools

Manhattan Elem
12 miles, S • 3.7 star
Manhattan HS
12 miles, S • 4.1 star
Manhattan 5-8
12 miles, S • 4.6 star
Three Forks Elem School
13 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Montana State University
30 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
30 miles, S • 4.1 star
Livingston Healthcare
47 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
49 miles, N • 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
54 miles, W • 1 star
Yellowstone Airport
94 miles, S • 1 star
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