Deer Lodge County, Montana
Among the top 22% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 3% for summer humidity
- bottom 1% for comfortable days
Deer Lodge County is a county in Montana with about 9,435 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include sales tax, summer humidity, and monthly rent. It rates lower on annual snowfall and comfortable days.
Official websiteanacondadeerlodge.mt.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.0 in1.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$46k14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 42% of US counties
Home Value$176k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$650better than 88% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.89%better than 47% of US counties
Income Tax5.90%better than 24% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.27%better than 54% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 69% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)65°F2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation26.1 in20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall74.3 inbetter than 5% of US counties
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 58% of US counties
Summer Humidity44°Fbetter than 97% of US counties
Comfortable Days16 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk17.6better than 80% of US counties
School Quality49.2better than 38% of US counties
Violent Crime1473/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Crime1672/100kbetter than 21% of US counties
Community
Population9,43521st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.693rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1731st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1693rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.6%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.7%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.6%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 87% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 72% of US counties
Airport Distance230 mibetter than 10% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.5%better than 22% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.06better than 38% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 19% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Deer Lodge County an affordable place to live?
- Deer Lodge County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 42% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Deer Lodge County?
- The median home value in Deer Lodge County is $176k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Deer Lodge County?
- Median household income in Deer Lodge County is $46k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Deer Lodge County?
- Median gross rent in Deer Lodge County is $650 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Deer Lodge County safe?
- Deer Lodge County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1473/100k (better than 16%). Property crime is 1672/100k.
- What is the weather like in Deer Lodge County?
- Deer Lodge County averages 65°F in July and 21°F in January, with 26.1 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Deer Lodge County?
- Public-school quality in Deer Lodge County is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Deer Lodge County?
- The average one-way commute in Deer Lodge County is 19 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)