South Hills, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
634 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$160,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$652,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$897 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,138 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
97.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
4
Helena 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

Jefferson County
2
Helena Metro Area
5
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 23
Feb 0 6 26
Mar 1 8 34
Apr 1 6 42
May 2 1 50
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 1 55
Oct 1 3 43
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 7 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 38, MT State House District 75, MT
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Schools

Intermountain
2 miles, N
Smith School
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Carroll College
4 miles, N • 2.8 star
Montana Technological University
46 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Peters Hospital
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
4 miles, NE • 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
48 miles, SW • 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
70 miles, NE • 1 star
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