East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

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Population

151,838

1.14% 1-year growth

Median Age

39.8

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Household Income

$57,506

1.23% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$173,900

3.14% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

64,922

1.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT had a population of 152k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $57,506. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT grew from 150,125 to 151,838, a 1.14% increase and its median household income grew from $56,810 to $57,506, a 1.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (14.5%), White (Hispanic) (2.85%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.382%). 5.75% of the people in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT speak a non-English language, and 99.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are Miles Community College (126 degrees awarded in 2017), Dawson Community College (50 degrees), and Fort Peck Community College (43 degrees).

The median property value in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is $173,900, and the homeownership rate is 72.4%. Most people in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is 2 cars per household.

East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT borders Great Falls City PUMA, MT, Bozeman City PUMA, MT, Billings City PUMA, MT, Minot City PUMA, ND, Rapid City PUMA, SD, Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY, and Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 61.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (29.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (5.72%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Jon Tester, Steve Daines, John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer, John Barrasso, and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

N/A is currently represented by N/A in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.1%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (29.8%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (5.72%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 61.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (29.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (5.72%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Montana

61.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming

Garfield County, MT
90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Petroleum County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jon Tester, Steve Daines, John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer, John Barrasso, and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from N/A

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the N/A for N/A have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is home to a population of 152k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.47% of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT residents were born outside of the country (2.23k people).

In 2018, there were 5.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.32k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are Other Native Languages of North America (4,101 speakers), Spanish (2,345 speakers), and German (784 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 950
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
22k ± 544
White (Hispanic)
4.32k ± 493

3.94%

Hispanic Population

5.98k people

3.94% of the people in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are hispanic (5.98k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Other Native Languages of North America
4,101 speakers (2.89%)
Spanish
2,345 speakers (1.65%)
German
784 speakers (0.553%)

5.75% of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was Other Native Languages of North America. 2.89% of the overall population of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are native Other Native Languages of North America speakers. 1.65% speak Spanish and 0.553% speak Other Native Languages of North America, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.47%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.23k people

1.34%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

2k people

As of 2018, 1.47% of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT residents (2.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was 1.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was 39.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
574 ± 587 people
Mexico
520 ± 559 people
Philippines
177 ± 326 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was Canada, the natal country of 574 East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT residents, followed by Mexico with 520 and Philippines with 177.

Citizenship

99.2%

2018 Citizenship

99.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 99.2% of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,157 ± 232
Gulf War (2001-)
1,718 ± 243
Gulf War (1990s)
1,617 ± 265

East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is $57,506. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $67,804, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $57,167 and $55,560.

Males in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,152. The income inequality in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT employs 64.9k people. The largest industries in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are Elementary & secondary schools (5,252 people), Construction (5,152 people), and Hospitals (3,995 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($159,747), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($143,588), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($134,011).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,506

2018 value

± $1,386

1.23%

1 Year Growth

± 3.41%

Households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have a median annual income of $57,506, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,810 in 2017, which represents a 1.23% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$60,172

Average Male Salary in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

± $7,756

$41,152

Average Female Salary in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

± $5,862

In 2017, full-time male employees in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT made 1.46 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

Other
$60,298 ± $72,180
White
$46,910 ± $5,102
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$45,259 ± $67,618

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT workers was Other. These workers were paid 1.29 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.446

2017 Wage GINI in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

0.452

2016 Wage GINI in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT

In 2017, the income inequality in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.39% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $67,804, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $57,167 and $55,560.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT (18.9k out of 149k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
10,684 ± 606
Native American
7,357 ± 371
Hispanic
805 ± 210

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.9k

2017 Value

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 1.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 63.7k employees to 64.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,148 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (2,138 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,842 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,148 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (2,138 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,842 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Locomotive engineers & operators (19 times higher than expected), Gaming managers (17.8 times), and Pumping station operators (15.5 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($320,120), Management analysts ($246,360), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers ($174,735).

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.9k

2017 Value

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 1.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 63.7k employees to 64.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,252 people), Construction (5,152 people), and Hospitals (3,995 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, though some of these residents may live in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,252 people), Construction (5,152 people), and Hospitals (3,995 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT has an unusually high number of Coal mining (22.1 times higher than expected), Animal production & aquaculture (14.2 times), and Metal ore mining (9.61 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, by average salary, are Offices of physicians ($159,747), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($143,588), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($134,011).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming to other states, or from other states to North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $57.2B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($39.4B) and Cereal grains ($16B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming.

$44.7B

2015 Value in Montana

$53.9B

Projected 2045 Value in Montana

20.7% growth

$115B

2015 Value in North Dakota

$123B

Projected 2045 Value in North Dakota

6.79% growth

In 2015, total outbound Montana trade was $44.7B. This is expected to increase 20.7% to $53.9B by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound North Dakota trade was $115B. This is expected to increase 6.79% to $123B by 2045.

Total outbound Wyoming trade was $59.3B. This is expected to increase 33.3% to $79.1B by 2045.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming to other states, or from other states to North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$14.1B
Texas
$13.9B
Utah
$11B

In 2015, the top outbound North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $14.1B, followed by Texas with $13.9B and Utah and $11B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT awarded 274 degrees. The student population of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is skewed towards women, with 630 male students and 945 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are White (158 and 59.6%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (85 and 32.1%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 3.77%), and Black or African American (6 and 2.26%).

The largest universities in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT by number of degrees awarded are Miles Community College (126 and 46%), Dawson Community College (50 and 18.2%), and Fort Peck Community College (43 and 15.7%).

The most popular majors in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are General Studies (137 and 50%), Registered Nursing (24 and 8.76%), and Construction, Heavy, & Earth-Moving Equipment Operation (10 and 3.65%).

The median tuition costs in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
137 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
24 degree-majorss awarded
Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry
7 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was General Studies with 137 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Miles Community College
126 degrees awarded
Dawson Community College
50 degrees awarded
Fort Peck Community College
43 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Miles Community College with 126 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

110

Degrees Awarded to Men

164

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 110 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, which is 0.671 times less than the 164 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
158 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
85 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT were to White students. These 158 degrees mean that there were 1.86 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 85 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was $173,900 in 2018, which is 0.757 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $168,600 to $173,900, a 3.14% increase. The homeownership rate in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$173,900

2018 Median

± $3,319

$168,600

2017 Median

± $3,264

In 2018, the median property value in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT grew to to $173,900 from the previous year's value of $168,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,506

Median Household Income

± $1,386

58.9k

Number of Households

± 1,317

In 2018, the median household income of the 58.9k households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT grew to $57,506 from the previous year's value of $56,810.

The following chart displays the households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

72.4%

2018 Homeownership

72.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 72.4% of the housing units in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
76.2%
Carpooled
9.82%
Worked At Home
6.94%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT was Drove Alone (76.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.82%) and those who Worked At Home (6.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

87.3% of the population of East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Montana was $8,221 in 2014. This is a 2.84% increase from the previous year ($7,994).

Per capita personal health care spending in North Dakota was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Primary care physicians in Montana see 1308 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.305% decrease from the previous year (1312 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1416 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 378 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1333 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.22% increase from the previous year (1279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1553 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 606 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glacier County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Big Horn County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

1,308 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montana

1,333 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

1,499 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyoming

Primary care physicians in Montana see an average of 1,308 patients per year. This represents a 0.305% decrease from the previous year (1,312 patients).

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,333 patients per year. This represents a 4.22% increase from the previous year (1,279 patients).

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see an average of 1,499 patients per year. This represents a 2.67% increase from the previous year (1,460 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Montana

$9,851

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Dakota

$8,320

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wyoming

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Montana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.84%, from $7,994 to $8,221.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in North Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.97%, from $9,385 to $9,851.

Personal health care spending per capita in Wyoming (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.51%, from $7,961 to $8,320.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.7%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

1.85%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT declined by 17.1% from 15.4% to 12.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.