Richland County, Montana
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 14% for summer humidity
- bottom 3% for airport distance
Richland County is a county in Montana with about 11,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, summer humidity, and commute time. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and airport distance.
Official websiterichland.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 2.3 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 15% of US counties
Home Value$246k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$797better than 55% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.74%better than 59% of US counties
Income Tax5.85%better than 26% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.56%better than 71% of US counties
Unemployment4.9%better than 46% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)13°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation15.6 in7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall30.2 inbetter than 28% of US counties
Sunny Days242 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Summer Humidity55°Fbetter than 86% of US counties
Comfortable Days58 daysbetter than 15% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk52.7better than 46% of US counties
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 70% of US counties
School Quality54.7better than 51% of US counties
Violent Crime1355/100kbetter than 19% of US counties
Property Crime813/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Community
Population11,36626th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.323rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6991st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.7%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 80% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 72% of US counties
Airport Distance546 mibetter than 3% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.5%better than 51% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.88better than 35% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Richland County an affordable place to live?
- Richland County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 15% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Richland County?
- The median home value in Richland County is $246k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Richland County?
- Median household income in Richland County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Richland County?
- Median gross rent in Richland County is $797 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Richland County safe?
- Richland County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1355/100k (better than 19%). Property crime is 813/100k.
- What is the weather like in Richland County?
- Richland County averages 70°F in July and 13°F in January, with 15.6 in of annual precipitation and about 242 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Richland County?
- Public-school quality in Richland County is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Richland County?
- The average one-way commute in Richland County is 20 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)