West Yellowstone, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
1,457 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$402,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,035 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gallatin County
3
Bozeman Metro Area
3
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gallatin County
3
Bozeman Metro Area
3
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 20 17
Feb 1 15 19
Mar 1 15 28
Apr 1 10 36
May 2 4 46
Jun 2 1 54
Jul 2 0 61
Aug 1 0 60
Sep 1 1 51
Oct 1 6 39
Nov 1 15 25
Dec 1 21 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 32, MT State House District 64, MT
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Schools

West Yellowstone 7-8
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
West Yellowstone HS
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
West Yellowstone School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Gardiner School
32 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Brigham Young University-Idaho
67 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Madison Memorial Hospital
66 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Airport
2 miles, N • 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
75 miles, S • 1.4 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
93 miles, SW • 1 star
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