Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 451 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,599 (28.3%) |
| Some College | 7,880 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 8,922 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 6,188 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,105 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,056 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $247,047 ▼ 11% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $957/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 39,344 |
| Vacant Units | 4,406 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cascade County is located in Montana and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 84,505 residents. With a median age of 38.37, it is a middle-aged county.
Cascade County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,055 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Cascade County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $247,047 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $957. Homeownership rates are high at 70.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cascade County are primarily White (83.2%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cascade County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59412 | Belt | 1,450 | $83,409 | $236,100 | $825 | 5.4% | 41.8% |
| 59414 | Black Eagle | 654 | $55,588 | $179,800 | $857 | 0.0% | 18.5% |
| 59421 | Cascade | 2,039 | $71,688 | $337,200 | $1,014 | 5.3% | 41.1% |
| 59443 | Fort Shaw | 692 | $79,132 | $273,100 | — | 0.0% | 40.6% |
| 59401 | Great Falls | 13,600 | $53,750 | $206,100 | $767 | 2.9% | 37.8% |
| 59404 | Great Falls | 28,127 | $79,327 | $272,300 | $1,034 | 1.2% | 42.3% |
| 59405 | Great Falls | 34,059 | $60,509 | $236,800 | $947 | 4.0% | 41.7% |
| 59463 | Monarch | 110 | $40,972 | $333,900 | — | 0.0% | 31.4% |
| 59472 | Sand Coulee | 512 | $61,023 | $267,500 | $1,100 | 0.4% | 31.6% |
| 59477 | Simms | 326 | $95,938 | $193,900 | — | 6.0% | 33.8% |
| 59480 | Stockett | 317 | $92,917 | $268,800 | $950 | 0.9% | 18.6% |
| 59483 | Sun River | 353 | $112,656 | $425,000 | — | 3.5% | 31.9% |
| 59485 | Ulm | 767 | $88,292 | $289,000 | $2,200 | 1.5% | 46.2% |
| 59487 | Vaughn | 1,466 | $53,894 | $213,200 | $891 | 0.3% | 19.4% |