ZIP Code 59030, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
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
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
1,181 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
33.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,519 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$539,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$568 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Park 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

Park County
4
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (46%) Conservative

Climate

Subarctic climate. Long severe winters and short cool summers typical of high-latitude interiors. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 20 20
Feb 1 16 22
Mar 1 17 30
Apr 1 12 38
May 2 4 46
Jun 2 0 55
Jul 2 0 62
Aug 1 0 61
Sep 1 1 52
Oct 1 7 41
Nov 1 15 28
Dec 1 21 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Gardiner School
7 miles, W · 4.1star
Gardiner 7-8
7 miles, W · 3.7star
Gardiner High School
7 miles, W · 4.1star
Arrowhead 7-8
22 miles, N · 3.2star

Colleges

Montana State University
46 miles, N · 2.3star

Hospitals

Livingston Healthcare
41 miles, NE · 3.2star

Airports

Yellowstone Airport
38 miles, SW · 1star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
86 miles, SE · 1star
Jackson Hole Airport
102 miles, SW · 1.4star