McCone County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
1,818 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,842 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$477 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$385 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 72% 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 0 6 17
Feb 0 5 22
Mar 0 4 33
Apr 1 3 45
May 2 1 54
Jun 2 0 64
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 0 4 31
Dec 0 7 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Circle High School
17 miles, S · 3.7star
Bo Peep School
17 miles, S · 3.2star
Redwater 7-8
17 miles, S · 3.7star
Redwater School
17 miles, S · 3.7star

Colleges

Fort Peck Community College
42 miles, NE · 1star
Dawson Community College
61 miles, SE · 1.4star
Miles Community College
85 miles, SW · 1.9star
Williston State College
106 miles, E · 1.9star

Hospitals

Trinity Hospital
33 miles, NE
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
56 miles, NW · 4.1star

Airports

Minot International Airport
212 miles, E · 1star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
242 miles, SE · 1.4star