What are the schools like in Highwood, MT?

Highwood is served primarily by Highwood K-12. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1.

What is the median household income in Highwood?

The median household income in Highwood, MT is $50,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.9%.

What is the weather like in Highwood, MT?

Highwood has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Highwood, MT affordable or expensive?

Highwood's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Highwood is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,300 and the median rent is $1,361 per month.

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

Highwood has a violent crime rate of 53.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Highwood, MT a Good Place to Live?

Highwood is a small town of 179 in Montana, with a median household income of $50,750 and a 18.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Highwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Highwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Highwood 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: 95.1

Highwood's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Highwood costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Highwood, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,361	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Highwood's violent crime rate is 53.2 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

53.2 /100k

Property Crime

0.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Highwood is served primarily by Highwood K-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Highwood, MT	National Avg
School District	Highwood K-12	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Highwood sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 15.1 inches of annual precipitation and 38.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Highwood, MT
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	15.1"
Annual Snowfall	38.2"

Demographics

Metric	Highwood, MT	National Avg
Population	179	—
Median Age	28.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Carter, MT 14 mi Floweree, MT 15 mi Belt, MT 16 mi Fort Benton, MT 17 mi Malmstrom AFB, MT 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Highwood

Highwood, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59450

Highwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highwood, MT affordable or expensive?

Highwood's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Highwood roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,300 and median rent is $1,361/month.

What is the crime rate in Highwood, MT?

Highwood's violent crime rate is 53.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 0.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Highwood?

Public schools in Highwood are operated by Highwood K-12. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Highwood, MT a good place to live?

Highwood, MT has a population of 179, a median household income of $50,750, and an unemployment rate of 18.9%. 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 Highwood?

Highwood averages 36.5°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.1 inches with about 38.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Highwood?

Highwood, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59450.

What is the population of Highwood?

The population of Highwood, Montana is 179 with a median age of 28.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Highwood?

Key numbers for living in Highwood: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $164,300, median household income $50,750, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Highwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.