Dillon, MT

Dillon, Montana

Dillon, Montana, in Beaverhead county, is 124 miles N of Idaho Falls, Idaho (center to center) and 488 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 3,752.

The People and Families of Dillon

In Dillon, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Dillon, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dillon had a median family income of $39,643. Interestingly, lots of people in Dillon have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Dillon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,450. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Dillon Housing

Dillon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Dillon, 86% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Dillon -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Dillon can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Dillon, MT

Comparing Dillon 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
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female 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
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

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

Dillon Almanac

Dillon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Dillon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dillon, 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.

Dillon Public Libraries

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Dillon Hospitals

BARRETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
90 HWY 91 S
(406) 683-3000
Emergency Service: No

Dillon High Schools (2004)

BEAVERHEAD CO HIGH SCHOOL
104 NORTH PACIFIC STREET
406-683-2361
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 418 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Dillon Colleges

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The University of Montana Western

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