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Miles City, Montana


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Miles City, Montana

Miles City, Montana, in Custer county, is 135 miles E of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 463 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city is home to some 8,487 residents.

The People and Families of Miles City

In Miles City, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Miles City had a median family income of $41,190. More so than most places, the people in Miles City generally have good jobs with good salaries.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Miles City. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Miles City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Miles City was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Miles City, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Miles City let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMiles City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Miles City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Miles City Affordability of Rents
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Miles City Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Miles City, MT

Comparing Miles City 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
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population85
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men36
Well-Paid Single Women37
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income49
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work106
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built33

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