Chinook, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
1,460 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$527 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Blaine County
3
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

Blaine County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) 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 5 19
Feb 0 5 23
Mar 1 4 33
Apr 1 2 44
May 2 1 54
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 0 4 31
Dec 0 5 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Chinook High School
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
Chinook 7-8
<1 miles, E · 2.3star
Meadowlark School
<1 miles, W · 2.3star
Zurich School
9 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Aaniiih Nakoda College
23 miles, SE · 1star
Stone Child College
36 miles, W · 1star
University of Providence
121 miles, W · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Northern Montana Hospital
21 miles, W · 3.2star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
188 miles, SW · 1star
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