Yellowstone County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
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
167,340 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,400 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$317,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$615 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$957 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Billings Metro Area
5
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

Billings Metro Area
7
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 25
Feb 0 6 29
Mar 1 9 37
Apr 2 4 46
May 2 1 55
Jun 2 0 64
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 1 59
Oct 1 3 47
Nov 1 5 34
Dec 0 7 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 20, MT State House District 39, MT
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Schools

Shepherd High School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Shepherd Middle School
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Shepherd Elementary
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Huntley Project Elem K-6
6 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Montana State University Billings
15 miles, W • 1.9 star
Rocky Mountain College
16 miles, W • 1.9 star
Little Big Horn College
46 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Billings Clinic
15 miles, W • 4.1 star
St Vincent Healthcare
15 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
104 miles, SW • 1 star
Yellowstone Airport
163 miles, W • 1 star
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