State House District 42, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
9,932 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,818 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$577 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 25
Feb 0 6 28
Mar 1 9 37
Apr 1 6 45
May 2 1 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 1 3 46
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 0 8 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Schools

Fort Smith School
9 miles, S 3.2 star
Morin School
24 miles, NW 2.3 star
Arrow Creek Elem School
26 miles, W 1.9 star
Plenty Coups High School
26 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Little Big Horn College
29 miles, E 1 star
Montana State University Billings
36 miles, NW 1.9 star
Rocky Mountain College
37 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Billings Clinic
35 miles, NW 4.1 star
St Vincent Healthcare
35 miles, NW 5 star

Airports

Billings Logan International Airport
37 miles, NW 1.4 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
80 miles, SW 1 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
142 miles, SE 1 star