Phillips County, Montana
Among the top 21% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
- top 2% for commute time
- top 2% for sales tax
- bottom 4% for airport distance
Phillips County is a county in Montana with about 4,233 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and park & nature access. It rates lower on amenities nearby and airport distance.
Official websitephillipscounty.mt.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 1.9 in0.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 48% of US counties
Home Value$178k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$523better than 97% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 53% of US counties
Income Tax5.90%better than 24% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.26%better than 75% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 76% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation13.1 in4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall25.4 inbetter than 33% of US counties
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Summer Humidity51°Fbetter than 90% of US counties
Comfortable Days52 daysbetter than 12% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk34.5better than 64% of US counties
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 74% of US counties
School Quality71.9better than 76% of US counties
Violent Crime1241/100kbetter than 24% of US counties
Property Crime381/100kbetter than 80% of US counties
Community
Population4,2339th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.982nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1391st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6586th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.5%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.3%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)15.2%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US counties
Walkability7.8/20better than 85% of US counties
Airport Distance442 mibetter than 4% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.3%better than 43% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 98% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Phillips County an affordable place to live?
- Phillips County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 48% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Phillips County?
- The median home value in Phillips County is $178k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Phillips County?
- Median household income in Phillips County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Phillips County?
- Median gross rent in Phillips County is $523 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Phillips County safe?
- Phillips County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1241/100k (better than 24%). Property crime is 381/100k.
- What is the weather like in Phillips County?
- Phillips County averages 71°F in July and 16°F in January, with 13.1 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Phillips County?
- Public-school quality in Phillips County is above average, scoring better than 76% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Phillips County?
- The average one-way commute in Phillips County is 14 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)