Richland 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 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
11,329 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,578 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$259,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$552 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$748 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.2% 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 7 14
Feb 0 5 20
Mar 1 5 31
Apr 1 3 45
May 2 1 55
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 0 5 29
Dec 0 8 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 18, MT State House District 35, MT
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Schools

Lambert School
7 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lambert High School
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Lambert 7-8
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Brorson School
12 miles, SE

Colleges

Fort Peck Community College
37 miles, NW • 1 star
Dawson Community College
49 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Williston State College
51 miles, E • 1.9 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
98 miles, E • 1 star

Hospitals

Sidney Health Center
19 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Minot International Airport
155 miles, E • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
192 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Billings Logan International Airport
233 miles, W • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
242 miles, SW • 1 star