Is Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT a Good Place to Live?
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is a small town of 9,435 in Montana, with a median household income of $46,436
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Anaconda-Deer Lodge County city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.5
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$175,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,436
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's violent crime rate is 262.6 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
262.6 /100k
Property Crime
1750.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is served primarily by Anaconda Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT
National Avg
School District
Anaconda Elem
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 82.7°F in July,
with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 75.1 inches of snow per year.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Anaconda-Deer Lodge County roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $175,700 and median rent is $650/month.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's violent crime rate is 262.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1750.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County are operated by Anaconda Elem.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT has a population of 9,435, a median household income of $46,436, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County averages 36.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches
with about 75.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 59711, 59762, 59722, 59756.
The population of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana is 9,435 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $175,700, median household income $46,436, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anaconda-Deer Lodge County side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
