Biddle Elementary School District, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
140 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Powder River County
1
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

Powder River County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 14% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (14%) (78%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 22
Feb 0 6 26
Mar 1 9 35
Apr 1 5 45
May 2 2 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 1 59
Oct 1 3 46
Nov 1 6 33
Dec 0 7 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Biddle School
5 miles, E
Little Powder Elementary
18 miles, S · 3.7star
Powder River Co Dist High
24 miles, NE · 3.7star
Broadus 7-8
24 miles, NE · 2.3star

Colleges

Chief Dull Knife College
69 miles, NW · 1star
Black Hills State University
88 miles, SE · 1.9star
Miles Community College
92 miles, N · 1.9star

Hospitals

Campbell County Health
56 miles, SW · 4.1star
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
77 miles, W · 4.1star

Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
138 miles, SE · 1.4star