Sheridan County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
3,677 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,654 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$549 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 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 10
Feb 0 4 15
Mar 1 4 27
Apr 1 2 42
May 2 1 53
Jun 3 0 62
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 2 42
Nov 0 5 26
Dec 0 6 13

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 17, MT State House District 34, MT
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Schools

Plentywood High School
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
Plentywood 7-8
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
Plentywood School
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Medicine Lake 7-8
14 miles, S • 2.8 star

Colleges

Fort Peck Community College
51 miles, SW • 1 star
Williston State College
57 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
107 miles, SE • 1 star
Dawson Community College
112 miles, SW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Airports

Minot International Airport
152 miles, SE • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
221 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
261 miles, SE • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
275 miles, SW • 1.4 star