Dawson County, MT
Living in Dawson County
Bikeability44
Walkability60
Commute96
Public Transit27
Affordability78
Public Safety72
Airports7
Hospitals78
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9kPopulation+84 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector59%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office15%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$60k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$708Median Monthly Rent+$349 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas68%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dawson County
United States45
Montana38
Property Crime in Dawson County
United States48
Montana48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 22 | 0 | 5 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 45 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 31 | 0 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado15
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dawson County, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dawson County, MT
Valley View Sda School
12 miles, S
Liberty Christian School
46 miles, NE
Sacred Heart Elementary School
74 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran Classical School
74 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Dawson County, MT
Dickinson State University
102 miles, E
Minot State University
180 miles, NE
Black Hills State University
198 miles, S
University of Mary
199 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dawson County, MT
Glendive Medical Center
14 miles, SE
McCone County Health Center
34 miles, W
Prairie Community Cah
38 miles, SW
Sidney Health Center
46 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Dawson County, MT
Minot International Airport
182 miles, NE
Bismarck Municipal Airport
199 miles, E
Billings Logan International Airport
200 miles, SW
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
204 miles, S