Medicine Lake, MT

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    213
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    52.2
    4.82% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.4%
    8.92% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $48,125
    17.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $106,800
    12.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    112
    4.27% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Medicine Lake, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.1% of the residents in Medicine Lake, MT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Medicine Lake, MT was $106,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

    Most people in Medicine Lake, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Medicine Lake, MT was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMontanaSheridan County, MTEastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT

    Population & Diversity

    Medicine Lake, MT is home to a population of 213 people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.939% of Medicine Lake, MT residents were born outside of the country (2 people).

    In 2024, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (171 people) in Medicine Lake, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 White (Hispanic) and 13 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.1% of Medicine Lake, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Medicine Lake, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Medicine Lake, MT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      171 ± 38
    2. White (Hispanic)
      16 ± 16
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      13 ± 9
    12.7%
    Hispanic Population
    27 people

    In 2024, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (171 people) in Medicine Lake, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 White (Hispanic) and 13 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.7% of the people in Medicine Lake, MT are hispanic (27 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Medicine Lake, MT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,118 ± 1,573 people
    2. Mexico
      2,905 ± 1,322 people
    3. Philippines
      1,984 ± 1,093 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,118 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,905 and Philippines with 1,984.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.939%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2 people
    1.05%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2 people

    As of 2024, 0.939% of Medicine Lake, MT residents (2 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Medicine Lake, MT was 1.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      5 ± 16
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      3 ± 12
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      1 ± 16

    Medicine Lake, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Medicine Lake, MT.

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    Health

    92% of the population of Medicine Lake, MT has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 22.1% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 21.6% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Montana see 1,200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,200 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.9% were men and 44.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 14.1% between 18 and 34 years, 44.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.9% were men and 44.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.98%
    Uninsured
    38%
    Employer Coverage
    22.1%
    Medicaid
    10.3%
    Medicare
    21.6%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Medicine Lake, MT grew by 8.32% from 7.37% to 7.98%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Medicine Lake, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Medicine Lake, MT employs 112 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Medicine Lake, MT were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (20 people), Educational Services (20 people), and Construction (12 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($105,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($90,500), and Transportation & Warehousing ($71,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    112
    2024 Value
    ± 68
    −4.27%
    1 Year decline
    ± 86%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Medicine Lake, MT declined at a rate of −4.27%, from 117 employees to 112 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Medicine Lake, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (24 people), Transportation Occupations (16 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (16 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Medicine Lake, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    112
    2024 Value
    ± 68
    −4.27%
    1 Year decline
    ± 86%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Medicine Lake, MT declined at a rate of −4.27%, from 117 employees to 112 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Medicine Lake, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (20 people), Educational Services (20 people), and Construction (12 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Medicine Lake, MT, though some of these residents may live in Medicine Lake, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $57,000
    Median earning men ± $14,521
    $31,667
    Median earning women ± $12,732

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($110,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,500), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,125), Public Administration ($36,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($23,750).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Montana

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    Steve Daines
    Senator from Montana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Tim Sheehy
    Senator from Montana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Medicine Lake, MT was $106,800 in 2024, which is 0.321 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $95,000 to $106,800, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Medicine Lake, MT is 76.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Medicine Lake, MT have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Medicine Lake, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $106,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,987
    $88
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$29

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Medicine Lake, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Medicine Lake, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    48.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.5% of the housing units in Medicine Lake, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Medicine Lake, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $48,125
    Median Household Income
    ± $25,484
    115
    Number of Households
    ± 31

    In 2024, the median household income of the 115 households in Medicine Lake, MT grew to $48,125 from the previous year's value of $41,000.

    The following chart displays the households in Medicine Lake, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Medicine Lake, MT is from Montana.
    0.458
    2024 Wage GINI in Montana
    0.46
    2023 Wage GINI in Montana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Montana was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.613% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (66.1%)
    2. Carpooled (14.3%)
    3. Walked (10.7%)

    In 2024, 66.1% of workers in Medicine Lake, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.3%) and those who walked to work (10.7%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    24.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Medicine Lake, MT have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.71% of the workforce in Medicine Lake, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Medicine Lake, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Medicine Lake, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Medicine Lake, MT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Medicine Lake, MT (28 out of 209 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Medicine Lake, MT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    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.

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