Judith Gap is a small town of 140 in Montana, with a median household income of $31,042
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Judith Gap 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 Judith Gap is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Judith Gap 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: 86.7
Judith Gap's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Judith Gap costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Judith Gap, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$608
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,042
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Judith Gap's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
282.2 /100k
Property Crime
141.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Judith Gap is served primarily by Judith Gap Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Judith Gap, MT
National Avg
School District
Judith Gap Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Judith Gap sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 79.4°F in July,
with 15.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Judith Gap's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Judith Gap roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,000 and median rent is $608/month.
Judith Gap's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 141.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Judith Gap are operated by Judith Gap Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.3:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Judith Gap, MT has a population of 140, a median household income of $31,042, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Judith Gap averages 33.9°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.9 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Judith Gap, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59453.
The population of Judith Gap, Montana is 140 with a median age of 63.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Judith Gap: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $110,000, median household income $31,042, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Judith Gap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
