Phillips County, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
4,224 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,156 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$452 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$504 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.2% 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 19% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (76%) 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 16
Feb 0 4 20
Mar 0 4 31
Apr 1 1 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 3 0 62
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 0 4 29
Dec 0 5 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Malta High School
8 miles, NE · 3.2star
Malta 6-7-8
8 miles, NE · 3.7star
Malta K-5
8 miles, NE · 2.8star
Dodson School
18 miles, NW · 2.3star

Colleges

Aaniiih Nakoda College
41 miles, NW · 1star
Montana State University-Northern
83 miles, NW · 1.9star
Stone Child College
89 miles, NW · 1star
Fort Peck Community College
126 miles, SE · 1star

Hospitals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
60 miles, SE · 4.1star

Airports

Helena Regional Airport
221 miles, W · 1star