Gilman, Montana
Among the top 7% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 93% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 4% for summer humidity
- bottom 3% for park & nature access
Limited data for Gilman — the figures below are what we have. See Lewis and Clark County for a fuller picture.
Gilman is a small community in Montana with about 25 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, summer humidity, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on comfortable days and park & nature access.
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.8 in0.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$85k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 25% of US places
Home Value$217k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$14better than 94% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.58%better than 83% of US places
Income Tax5.90%better than 33% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.37%better than 83% of US places
Unemployment0.0%better than 89% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation15.5 in8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall45.9 inbetter than 16% of US places
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 62% of US places
Summer Humidity44°Fbetter than 96% of US places
Comfortable Days35 daysbetter than 4% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.5better than 73% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 77% of US places
School Quality41.9better than 18% of US places
Violent Crime1287/100kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Crime1922/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Community
Population253rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age58.992nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.006th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9236th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)100.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability5.5/20better than 26% of US places
Airport Distance242 mibetter than 5% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access73.3%better than 18% of US places
Amenities Nearby1600.00better than 95% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 3% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gilman an affordable place to live?
- Gilman is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 25% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Gilman?
- The median home value in Gilman is $217k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Gilman?
- Median household income in Gilman is $85k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Gilman safe?
- Gilman is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1287/100k (better than 24%). Property crime is 1922/100k.
- What is the weather like in Gilman?
- Gilman averages 68°F in July and 24°F in January, with 15.5 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Gilman?
- Public-school quality in Gilman is below average, scoring better than 18% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
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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)