Cooke City Elementary School District, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
191 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,143 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$513,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$619 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,000 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Park 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

Park County
4
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (46%) (46%) Conservative

Climate

Subarctic climate. Long severe winters and short cool summers typical of high-latitude interiors. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 20
Feb 1 14 22
Mar 1 17 30
Apr 1 13 38
May 2 5 46
Jun 2 0 55
Jul 2 0 62
Aug 1 0 61
Sep 1 1 52
Oct 1 8 41
Nov 1 15 28
Dec 1 19 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Cooke City School
10 miles, SE
Nye School
27 miles, NE
Gardiner School
30 miles, W · 4.1star
Gardiner 7-8
30 miles, W · 3.7star

Colleges

Montana State University
60 miles, NW · 2.3star

Hospitals

Livingston Healthcare
44 miles, N · 3.2star

Airports

Yellowstone Airport
58 miles, W · 1star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
67 miles, SE · 1star