Whitewater, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
100 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$79,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$430 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$180 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
23.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Phillips County
4
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

Phillips County
3
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 14
Feb 0 4 19
Mar 0 4 31
Apr 1 1 44
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 62
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 0 4 28
Dec 0 4 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Whitewater 6-8
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Whitewater School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Aaniiih Nakoda College
55 miles, W • 1 star
Montana State University-Northern
95 miles, W • 1.9 star
Stone Child College
108 miles, W • 1 star
Fort Peck Community College
120 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
60 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Northern Montana Hospital
95 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Great Falls International Airport
194 miles, W • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
209 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
251 miles, W • 1 star
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