Sapphire Ridge, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
17 332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
12.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$17,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
50.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$350 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$459 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Judith Basin 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

Judith Basin County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 25
Feb 1 9 27
Mar 1 14 33
Apr 2 10 41
May 3 4 49
Jun 3 0 57
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 2 1 54
Oct 1 6 44
Nov 1 8 33
Dec 1 12 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 15, MT State House District 30, MT
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Schools

Stanford High School
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Stanford School
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Stanford 7-8
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Hobson School
19 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Providence
64 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Central Montana Medical Center
40 miles, E • 3.2 star
Great Falls Clinic Hospital
63 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Great Falls International Airport
67 miles, NW • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
84 miles, W • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
110 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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