Highwood, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
209 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$622 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chouteau 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

Chouteau County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (22%) (73%) 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 1 9 24
Feb 0 8 27
Mar 1 11 35
Apr 2 8 44
May 3 3 54
Jun 3 0 62
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 2 1 57
Oct 1 4 46
Nov 1 7 34
Dec 1 10 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Log in to see location map

Schools

Highwood School
2 miles, W · 3.7star
Highwood Middle School
2 miles, W · 3.7star
Carter School
15 miles, N
Browse all schools near Highwood, MT

Colleges

University of Providence
24 miles, W · 1.4star
Stone Child College
63 miles, NE · 1star
Browse all colleges near Highwood, MT

Hospitals

Great Falls Clinic Hospital
24 miles, W · 4.1star
Benefis Hospitals Inc
24 miles, W · 3.2star
Browse all hospitals near Highwood, MT

Airports

Helena Regional Airport
89 miles, SW · 1star
Bert Mooney Airport
140 miles, SW · 1star
Browse all airports near Highwood, MT