Sidney, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
6,235 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,992 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$249,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$602 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$788 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richland County
6
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

Richland County
4
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 15
Feb 0 6 21
Mar 1 5 32
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 1 5 30
Dec 1 8 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 7%
Other 8%

Schools

West Side Elementary
<1 miles, SW 3.7 star
Sidney Middle School
<1 miles, SE 2.3 star
Liberty Christian School
<1 miles, SE 1 star
Central Elementary
<1 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Williston State College
40 miles, NE 1.9 star
Dawson Community College
51 miles, SW 1.4 star
Fort Peck Community College
55 miles, NW 1 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
81 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

Sidney Health Center
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Chi St Alexius Health Williston
39 miles, NE 2.3 star

Airports

Minot International Airport
139 miles, E 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
173 miles, SE 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
242 miles, SW 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
245 miles, E 1 star