Saco, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
154 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$64,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$358 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Phillips County
4
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

Phillips County
3
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (75%) 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 5 15
Feb 0 4 19
Mar 0 4 31
Apr 1 1 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 0 4 28
Dec 0 4 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Saco High School
<1 miles, N · 3.2star
Saco School
<1 miles, N · 3.2star
Saco 7-8
<1 miles, N · 3.2star
Hinsdale High School
12 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Aaniiih Nakoda College
65 miles, NW · 1star
Fort Peck Community College
102 miles, SE · 1star
Montana State University-Northern
108 miles, NW · 1.9star
Stone Child College
117 miles, W · 1star
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Hospitals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
37 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
251 miles, W · 1star
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