Conrad is a small town of 2,640 in Montana, with a median household income of $49,135
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Conrad stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Conrad is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Conrad 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: 91.2
Conrad's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Conrad costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Conrad, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$864
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,135
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Conrad's violent crime rate is 246.5 per 100,000 residents
— 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
246.5 /100k
Property Crime
739.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Conrad is served primarily by Conrad Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Conrad, MT
National Avg
School District
Conrad Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Conrad sees average highs of 34.2°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.8 inches of snow per year.
Conrad's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Conrad roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,400 and median rent is $864/month.
Conrad's violent crime rate is 246.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 739.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Conrad are operated by Conrad Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Conrad, MT has a population of 2,640, a median household income of $49,135, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Conrad averages 34.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches
with about 46.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Conrad, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59425.
The population of Conrad, Montana is 2,640 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Conrad: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $155,400, median household income $49,135, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Conrad side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
