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Plains, MT


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Plains, Montana

Plains, Montana, in Sanders county, is 58 miles NW of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 347 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The town has a population of 1,126.

The People and Families of Plains

In Plains, about 54% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Plains if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plains had a median family income of $30,893. In Plains, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Plains.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Plains Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Plains. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Plains, 77% of commuters drive to work. Plains is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Plains, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPlains Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Plains Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Plains Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Plains, MT

Comparing Plains 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married36
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times94
Public Transportation Use88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime35
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