Pondera County , Montana

Population: 6,012 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $53,500 Home $179,200 Rent $806/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 6,012 residents, Pondera County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Montana and neighboring counties alike.

$53,500
Median Income
household
$179,200
Home Value
median
$806/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $53,500
Per Capita Income $28,921
Poverty Rate 22.9%
Median Home Value $179,200
Median Gross Rent $806/mo
Owner Occupied 66.7%
Renter Occupied 33.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 6,012
Median Age 41.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 19.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.5%
Obesity
10.5%
Diabetes
19.1%
Smoking
37.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.1%
No Physical Activity
26.8%
Depression
32.6%
Insufficient Sleep
72.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 24.6  ·  25th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
4.55
🔥 Wildfire
70.29
❄️ Winter Storm
65.69
🌍 Earthquake
51.30
☀️ Drought
44.27

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