Blaine County, Montana
Among the top 10% of US counties for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 3% for commute time
- bottom 2% for unemployment
Blaine County is a county in Montana with about 7,030 residents. It grades A for safety & wellbeing and D for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and park & nature access. It rates lower on airport distance and unemployment.
Official websiteco.blaine.mt.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 2.1 in0.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 24% of US counties
Home Value$119k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$597better than 93% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.57%better than 12% of US counties
Income Tax5.90%better than 24% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.10%better than 58% of US counties
Unemployment13.2%better than 2% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation14.7 in6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall21.5 inbetter than 38% of US counties
Sunny Days258 daysbetter than 75% of US counties
Summer Humidity48°Fbetter than 92% of US counties
Comfortable Days49 daysbetter than 11% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.9better than 53% of US counties
School Quality76.5better than 80% of US counties
Violent Crime259/100kbetter than 86% of US counties
Property Crime220/100kbetter than 87% of US counties
Community
Population7,03015th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5487th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)43.1%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)52.4%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US counties
Walkability4.3/20better than 6% of US counties
Airport Distance403 mibetter than 4% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.0%better than 27% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 95% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Blaine County an affordable place to live?
- Blaine County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Blaine County?
- The median home value in Blaine County is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Blaine County?
- Median household income in Blaine County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Blaine County?
- Median gross rent in Blaine County is $597 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Blaine County safe?
- Blaine County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 259/100k (better than 86%). Property crime is 220/100k.
- What is the weather like in Blaine County?
- Blaine County averages 70°F in July and 18°F in January, with 14.7 in of annual precipitation and about 258 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Blaine County?
- Public-school quality in Blaine County is above average, scoring better than 80% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Blaine County?
- The average one-way commute in Blaine County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)