What are the schools like in Baker, MT?

Baker is served primarily by Baker K-12 Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Baker?

The median household income in Baker, MT is $96,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Baker, MT?

Baker has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.2 inches.

Baker, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Baker, MT affordable or expensive?

Baker's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Baker is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,000 and the median rent is $726 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Baker, MT?

Baker has a violent crime rate of 222.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 166.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Baker, MT a Good Place to Live?

Baker is a small town of 1,500 in Montana, with a median household income of $96,667 . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Baker stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Baker is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Baker 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: 90.2

Baker's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Baker costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Baker, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$726	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Baker's violent crime rate is 222.0 per 100,000 residents — 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

222.0 /100k

Property Crime

166.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Baker is served primarily by Baker K-12 Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Baker, MT	National Avg
School District	Baker K-12 Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Baker sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 14.7 inches of annual precipitation and 34.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Baker, MT
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	14.7"
Annual Snowfall	34.2"

Demographics

Metric	Baker, MT	National Avg
Population	1,500	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plevna, MT 12 mi Marmarth, ND 17 mi Ismay, MT 26 mi Golva, ND 29 mi Rhame, ND 31 mi

ZIP Codes in Baker

Baker, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59313

Baker vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baker, MT affordable or expensive?

Baker's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Baker roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $170,000 and median rent is $726/month.

What is the crime rate in Baker, MT?

Baker's violent crime rate is 222.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 166.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Baker?

Public schools in Baker are operated by Baker K-12 Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Baker, MT a good place to live?

Baker, MT has a population of 1,500, a median household income of $96,667, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Baker?

Baker averages 28.9°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.7 inches with about 34.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Baker?

Baker, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59313.

What is the population of Baker?

The population of Baker, Montana is 1,500 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Baker?

Key numbers for living in Baker: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $170,000, median household income $96,667, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.