Montana by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
37th highest of 51 · 2024

$72,509

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
12th highest of 51 · 2025

422

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
34th highest of 51 · 2024

$1,081

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
44th highest of 51 · September 2026

3.1%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
28th highest of 51 · 2024

11.5%

U.S.: 12.5%