Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.5% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 79% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 122 (42.4%) |
| Some College | 21 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 63 (21.9%) |
| Bachelors | 4 (1.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 78 (27.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,625 ▼ 21% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,100 ▼ 40% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $769/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 269 |
| Vacant Units | 87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Petroleum County is located in Montana and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 348 residents. With a median age of 51.6, it is a mature county.
Petroleum County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,625 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.5% is well below the national average.
Housing in Petroleum County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $167,100 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $769. Homeownership rates are high at 76.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Petroleum County are primarily White (99.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Petroleum County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 2 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.