What are the schools like in Dillon, MT?

Dillon is served primarily by Dillon Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Dillon?

The median household income in Dillon, MT is $42,037 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Dillon, MT?

Dillon has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Dillon, MT affordable or expensive?

Dillon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dillon is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,800 and the median rent is $919 per month.

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

Dillon has a violent crime rate of 420.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 350.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dillon, MT a Good Place to Live?

Dillon is a small town of 3,958 in Montana, with a median household income of $42,037 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Dillon 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 Dillon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dillon 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: 93.2

Dillon's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dillon costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dillon, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$919	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,037	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dillon's violent crime rate is 420.8 per 100,000 residents — 11% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

420.8 /100k

Property Crime

350.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dillon is served primarily by Dillon Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dillon, MT	National Avg
School District	Dillon Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dillon sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 11.3 inches of annual precipitation and 11.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dillon, MT
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	11.3"
Annual Snowfall	11.2"

Demographics

Metric	Dillon, MT	National Avg
Population	3,958	—
Median Age	29.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Argenta, MT 12 mi Glen, MT 18 mi Grant, MT 26 mi Alder, MT 27 mi Twin Bridges, MT 27 mi

ZIP Codes in Dillon

Dillon, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59725

Dillon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon, MT affordable or expensive?

Dillon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dillon roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $211,800 and median rent is $919/month.

What is the crime rate in Dillon, MT?

Dillon's violent crime rate is 420.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 350.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dillon?

Public schools in Dillon are operated by Dillon Elem. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dillon, MT a good place to live?

Dillon, MT has a population of 3,958, a median household income of $42,037, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Dillon?

Dillon averages 33.3°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.3 inches with about 11.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dillon?

Dillon, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59725.

What is the population of Dillon?

The population of Dillon, Montana is 3,958 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dillon?

Key numbers for living in Dillon: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $211,800, median household income $42,037, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dillon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.