Circle, MT

Circle, Montana

Circle, Montana, in McCone county, is 178 miles NE of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 531 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 644.

The People and Families of Circle

In Circle, about 67% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Circle, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Circle had a median family income of $36,354.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Circle favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Circle Housing

Circle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Circle, 78% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Circle -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Circle, MT

Comparing Circle 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
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

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 in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

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

Circle Almanac

Circle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Circle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Circle Public Libraries

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Circle Hospitals

MCCONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER - CAH
(Government - Local)
605 SULLIVAN AVE
(406) 485-3381
Emergency Service: No

Circle High Schools (2004)

CIRCLE HIGH SCHOOL
1105 F AVENUE
406-485-3600
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 89 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Circle Colleges

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