State Senate District 38, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
21,865 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,901 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$330,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$553 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$758 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.3% 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 6 23
Feb 0 5 25
Mar 1 7 33
Apr 1 4 41
May 2 1 49
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 0 53
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 7 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Schools

Jefferson High School
4 miles, N 3.7 star
Boulder Elementary School
4 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Montana Technological University
25 miles, W 2.3 star
Highlands College of Montana Tech
26 miles, W 2.3 star
Helena College University of Montana
29 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

St James Healthcare
24 miles, W 4.1 star
St Peters Hospital
31 miles, NE 2.3 star

Airports

Bert Mooney Airport
25 miles, W 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
30 miles, NE 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
96 miles, NE 1 star