Red Lodge, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
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
2,399 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,857 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$374,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$563 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$592 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
3
Billings 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

Carbon County
2
Billings Metro Area
7
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 24
Feb 1 14 26
Mar 1 17 33
Apr 2 16 41
May 3 6 50
Jun 2 1 58
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 2 54
Oct 2 10 44
Nov 1 14 31
Dec 1 16 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 29, MT State House District 58, MT
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Schools

Red Lodge High School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Mountain View School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Roosevelt Junior High
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Luther School
11 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Northwest College
38 miles, S • 1.4 star
Rocky Mountain College
54 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Montana State University Billings
55 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Powell Valley Hospital
38 miles, S • 4.1 star
Cody Regional Health
47 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
48 miles, S • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
54 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Yellowstone Airport
98 miles, W • 1 star
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