Red Lodge Elementary School District, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
3,334 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,346 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$417,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$596 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$590 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
3
Billings Metro Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
2
Billings Metro Area
7
Montana
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (54%) 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 15 24
Feb 1 14 26
Mar 1 17 33
Apr 2 16 41
May 3 5 50
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 2 55
Oct 1 10 44
Nov 1 14 31
Dec 1 16 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Luther School
15 miles, NE · 3.2star
Roosevelt Junior High
16 miles, E · 2.3star
Mountain View School
16 miles, E · 3.7star
Red Lodge High School
17 miles, E · 3.7star

Colleges

Northwest College
45 miles, SE · 1.4star
Rocky Mountain College
69 miles, NE · 1.9star

Hospitals

Powell Valley Hospital
45 miles, SE · 4.1star
Cody Regional Health
46 miles, S · 3.2star

Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
47 miles, S · 1star
Yellowstone Airport
81 miles, W · 1star