Lodge Grass is a small town of 459 in Montana, with a median household income of $44,167
and a 10.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lodge Grass stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lodge Grass is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lodge Grass 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: 87.4
Lodge Grass's overall cost of living index is 87.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lodge Grass costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lodge Grass, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$656
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lodge Grass's violent crime rate is 315.3 per 100,000 residents
— 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
315.3 /100k
Property Crime
1163.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lodge Grass is served primarily by Lodge Grass Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lodge Grass, MT
National Avg
School District
Lodge Grass Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lodge Grass sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 16.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.3 inches of snow per year.
Lodge Grass's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lodge Grass roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $656/month.
Lodge Grass's violent crime rate is 315.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1163.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lodge Grass are operated by Lodge Grass Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 6.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lodge Grass, MT has a population of 459, a median household income of $44,167, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%.
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.
Lodge Grass averages 38.1°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.5 inches
with about 52.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lodge Grass, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59050.
The population of Lodge Grass, Montana is 459 with a median age of 26.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lodge Grass: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $44,167, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lodge Grass side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
