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
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
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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