ZIP Code 59311, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
145 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$433 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carter County
1
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

Carter County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 9% of residents leaning left and 84% leaning right.

Liberal (9%) (85%) 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 21
Feb 0 6 24
Mar 1 9 33
Apr 2 6 44
May 3 2 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 3 45
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 0 6 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Alzada School
12 miles, S
Hammond School
18 miles, NW
Hulett School
33 miles, SW · 2.8star
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Colleges

Black Hills State University
57 miles, S · 1.9star
Headlines Academy Inc
99 miles, S · 1star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
106 miles, S · 1.4star
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