Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 54% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 707 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 239 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 647 (26.2%) |
| Bachelors | 266 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 607 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,283 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $344,639 ▲ 24% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,067/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,845 |
| Vacant Units | 407 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sweet Grass County is located in Montana and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,559 residents. With a median age of 44.42, it is a middle-aged county.
Sweet Grass County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,283 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.4% is well below the national average.
Housing in Sweet Grass County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $344,639 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,066. Homeownership rates are high at 75.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sweet Grass County are primarily White (90.89%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Sweet Grass County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 4 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.