Gildford is a small town of 166 in Montana, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gildford 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 Gildford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gildford 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: 84.9
Gildford's overall cost of living index is 84.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gildford costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gildford, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$560
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Gildford's violent crime rate is 418.6 per 100,000 residents
— 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
418.6 /100k
Property Crime
2699.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gildford is served primarily by Gildford Colony Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gildford, MT
National Avg
School District
Gildford Colony Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gildford sees average highs of 28.7°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 11.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.2 inches of snow per year.
Gildford's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gildford roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,200 and median rent is $560/month.
Gildford's violent crime rate is 418.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2699.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gildford are operated by Gildford Colony Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gildford, MT has a population of 166, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Gildford averages 28.7°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.1 inches
with about 29.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gildford, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59525.
The population of Gildford, Montana is 166 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gildford: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $88,200, median household income N/A, crime index 118 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gildford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
