Poplar, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
655 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,104 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$179 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Roosevelt County
7
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

Roosevelt County
2
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (44%) 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 7 13
Feb 0 4 18
Mar 1 5 30
Apr 1 2 44
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 44
Nov 0 5 28
Dec 0 7 15

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Poplar School
<1 miles, NW · 1star
Poplar 5-6 School
<1 miles, NW · 1star
Poplar 7-8
<1 miles, NW · 1star
Poplar High School
<1 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Colleges

Fort Peck Community College
<1 miles, NE · 1star
Williston State College
73 miles, E · 1.9star
Dawson Community College
74 miles, S · 1.4star
Miles Community College
122 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Trinity Hospital
20 miles, W
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Airports

Minot International Airport
181 miles, E · 1star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
228 miles, SE · 1.4star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
260 miles, SW · 1star
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