What are the schools like in Dewey, MT?

School district data for Dewey is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dewey?

The median household income in Dewey, MT is N/A 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 Dewey, MT?

Dewey has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.2 inches.

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

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

Dewey has a violent crime rate of 190.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 158.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dewey, MT a Good Place to Live?

Dewey is a small town of 12 in Montana, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Dewey's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Dewey city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Dewey metro area.

Metric	Dewey, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dewey's violent crime rate is 190.4 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

190.4 /100k

Property Crime

158.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Dewey, MT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dewey sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 11.3 inches of annual precipitation and 15.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dewey, MT
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	11.3"
Annual Snowfall	15.2"

Demographics

Metric	Dewey, MT	National Avg
Population	12	—
Median Age	76.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	83.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wise River, MT 5 mi Butte-Silver Bow, MT 12 mi Glen, MT 22 mi Walkerville, MT 24 mi Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT 26 mi

Dewey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewey, MT affordable or expensive?

Dewey has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Dewey, MT?

Dewey's violent crime rate is 190.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dewey?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dewey, MT a good place to live?

Dewey, MT has a population of 12, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Dewey?

Dewey averages 32.7°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.3 inches with about 15.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Dewey?

The population of Dewey, Montana is 12 with a median age of 76.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dewey?

Key numbers for living in Dewey: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dewey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.