What are the schools like in Darby, MT?

Darby is served primarily by Darby K-12 Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Darby?

The median household income in Darby, MT is $39,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Darby, MT?

Darby has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 88.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Darby, MT affordable or expensive?

Darby's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Darby is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $203,300 and the median rent is $897 per month.

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

Darby has a violent crime rate of 91.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 429.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Darby, MT a Good Place to Live?

Darby is a small town of 610 in Montana, with a median household income of $39,583 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

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

All Darby 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: 92.8

Darby's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Darby costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Darby, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$203,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$897	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Darby's violent crime rate is 91.3 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

91.3 /100k

Property Crime

429.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Darby is served primarily by Darby K-12 Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Darby, MT	National Avg
School District	Darby K-12 Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Darby sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 15.1 inches of annual precipitation and 88.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Darby, MT
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	15.1"
Annual Snowfall	88.4"

Demographics

Metric	Darby, MT	National Avg
Population	610	—
Median Age	52.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	10.5%	6.3%
Under 18	10.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Conner, MT 7 mi Charlos Heights, MT 8 mi Hamilton, MT 16 mi Sula, MT 16 mi Corvallis, MT 20 mi

Darby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darby, MT affordable or expensive?

Darby's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Darby roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $203,300 and median rent is $897/month.

What is the crime rate in Darby, MT?

Darby's violent crime rate is 91.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 429.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Darby?

Public schools in Darby are operated by Darby K-12 Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Darby, MT a good place to live?

Darby, MT has a population of 610, a median household income of $39,583, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Darby?

Darby averages 33.9°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.1 inches with about 88.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Darby?

The population of Darby, Montana is 610 with a median age of 52.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Darby?

Key numbers for living in Darby: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $203,300, median household income $39,583, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Darby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.