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Glendive, Montana

Glendive, Montana, in Dawson county, is 186 miles W of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 509 miles N of Denver, Colorado. There are 4,729 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Glendive

In Glendive, about 54% of adults are married. In Glendive, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glendive had a median family income of $40,313. In Glendive, most people are middle class or better.

Political Inclinations

Glendive folks tended to give their money ($50) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Glendive Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Glendive that were owner-occupied was 66%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Glendive, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Glendive, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Glendive is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlendive Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGlendive Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Glendive Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Glendive People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Glendive Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Glendive, MT

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men68
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work106
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime35
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