City

Scobey, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Daniels County  ·  Montana

👥1,190Population
💰$53,438Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$184,400Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Asian0.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate201 (23.7%)
Some College145 (17.1%)
Associates126 (14.9%)
Bachelors150 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree222 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad23.7%
Some College17.1%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,438 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$184,400 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units810
Vacant Units258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Scobey, MT

Scobey is a city in Montana, located in Daniels County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,190 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Scobey is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,438 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Scobey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $585 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scobey is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.01%).

Scobey, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Scobey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59263 1,190 $53,438 $184,400 $585 1.4% 43.9% 79.7%