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Plentywood, Montana


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Plentywood, Montana

Plentywood, Montana, in Sheridan county, is 221 miles NW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 594 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 2,061.

The People and Families of Plentywood

In Plentywood, about 58% of adults are married. Lots of people in Plentywood live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plentywood had a median family income of $37,679.

Plentywood Housing

In Plentywood, 78% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Plentywood, 85% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Plentywood; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPlentywood Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPlentywood Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Plentywood Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Plentywood Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Plentywood, MT

Comparing Plentywood 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity46
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work107
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals41
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