Drummond is a small town of 277 in Montana, with a median household income of N/A
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Drummond 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 Drummond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Drummond 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: 87.1
Drummond's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Drummond costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Drummond, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$608
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Drummond's violent crime rate is 148.0 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.0 /100k
Property Crime
1095.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Drummond is served primarily by Drummond Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Drummond, MT
National Avg
School District
Drummond Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Drummond sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.5 inches of snow per year.
Drummond's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Drummond roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,400 and median rent is $608/month.
Drummond's violent crime rate is 148.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1095.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Drummond are operated by Drummond Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Drummond, MT has a population of 277, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Drummond averages 32.7°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches
with about 30.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Drummond, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59832.
The population of Drummond, Montana is 277 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Drummond: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $119,400, median household income N/A, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Drummond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
