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Sidney, MT


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Sidney, Montana

Sidney, Montana, in Richland county, is 170 miles W of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 553 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 4,774 people in the city.

The People and Families of Sidney

In Sidney, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sidney had a median family income of $38,992.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($300) in Sidney. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sidney Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Sidney is owner-occupied. The city is known in Montana for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Sidney, 91% of commuters drive to work. Sidney is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySidney Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sidney Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Sidney Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sidney, MT

Comparing Sidney 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 Citizens75
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old57

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work95
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
Affordability of Property Taxes43

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