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Wise River

Montana · 30 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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Wise River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has grown 25% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $381,800. With a median age of 67.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

30
+25%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2020 – 2024
41 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 32 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
67.2
+14%since 2023
from 59.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
222834404620202024Wise River
202430
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,313
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$33,927
−6%since 2023
from $36,125 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.172
+15%since 2023
from 0.150 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services33.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration33.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$381,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $421,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
90.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
10.0% rent
48.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.9
−11%since 2023
from 7.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
US average: 26.5
83.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
11.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
50.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

30.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
70.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
23.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wise River, Montana?

Wise River, Montana has about 30 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wise River, Montana?

The typical household in Wise River, Montana earns about $55,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wise River, Montana expensive?

In Wise River, Montana, the median home is worth about $381,800.

How educated are people in Wise River, Montana?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wise River, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wise River, Montana?

About 20.0% of people in Wise River, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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