Baker, MT

Baker, Montana

Baker, Montana, in Fallon county, is 166 miles N of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 459 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 1,695.

The People and Families of Baker

In Baker, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baker had a median family income of $42,375. Baker is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Baker isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Baker residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Baker isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Baker Housing

In Baker, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Baker, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Baker; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Baker strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Baker, MT

Comparing Baker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Baker Almanac

Baker Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Baker Public Libraries

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Baker Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Baker residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Baker, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Baker High Schools (2004)

BAKER HIGH SCHOOL
1015 SOUTH 3RD WEST
406-778-3329
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 170 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

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