Prairie County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
1,251 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,192 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$564 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 18
Feb 0 5 22
Mar 1 5 32
Apr 1 3 43
May 2 2 53
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 0 4 31
Dec 0 6 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 19, MT State House District 37, MT
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Schools

Terry Middle School
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Terry School
9 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Terry High School
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Kinsey School
18 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Colleges

Miles Community College
32 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Dawson Community College
41 miles, E • 1.4 star
Fort Peck Community College
91 miles, NE • 1 star
Chief Dull Knife College
99 miles, SW • 1 star

Hospitals

Holy Rosary Healthcare
32 miles, SW • 4.1 star

Airports

Billings Logan International Airport
161 miles, W • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
170 miles, SW • 1 star
Minot International Airport
221 miles, E • 1 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
225 miles, S • 1.4 star