Valley County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
7,540 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,515 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$527 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.0% 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 5 14
Feb 0 3 19
Mar 0 4 31
Apr 1 1 45
May 2 1 55
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 0 4 29
Dec 0 6 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 17, MT State House District 33, MT
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Schools

Irle Elementary School
10 miles, S • 2.3 star
Glasgow High School
10 miles, S • 2.3 star
Glasgow Middle School
11 miles, S • 2.3 star
Hinsdale High School
19 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Colleges

Fort Peck Community College
70 miles, SE • 1 star
Aaniiih Nakoda College
96 miles, NW • 1 star
Dawson Community College
126 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Montana State University-Northern
139 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
11 miles, S • 4.1 star
Trinity Hospital
50 miles, SE

Airports

Billings Logan International Airport
196 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Great Falls International Airport
226 miles, W • 1 star
Minot International Airport
248 miles, E • 1 star