Culbertson is a small town of 671 in Montana, with a median household income of $91,250
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Culbertson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Culbertson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Culbertson 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: 91.0
Culbertson's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Culbertson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Culbertson, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$219,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$681
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$91,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Culbertson's violent crime rate is 427.1 per 100,000 residents
— 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
427.1 /100k
Property Crime
363.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Culbertson is served primarily by Culbertson Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Culbertson, MT
National Avg
School District
Culbertson Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Culbertson sees average highs of 24.4°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 14.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.4 inches of snow per year.
Culbertson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Culbertson roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $219,400 and median rent is $681/month.
Culbertson's violent crime rate is 427.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 363.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Culbertson are operated by Culbertson Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Culbertson, MT has a population of 671, a median household income of $91,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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.
Culbertson averages 24.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.5 inches
with about 30.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Culbertson, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59218.
The population of Culbertson, Montana is 671 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Culbertson: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $219,400, median household income $91,250, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Culbertson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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