Rapelje is a small town of 91 in Montana, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rapelje stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Rapelje is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rapelje 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: 89.6
Rapelje's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rapelje costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rapelje, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Rapelje's violent crime rate is 331.9 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
331.9 /100k
Property Crime
777.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rapelje is served primarily by Rapelje Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rapelje, MT
National Avg
School District
Rapelje Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rapelje sees average highs of 35.6°F in January
and 84.2°F in July,
with 15.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 54.3 inches of snow per year.
Rapelje's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rapelje roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Rapelje's violent crime rate is 331.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 777.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rapelje are operated by Rapelje Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1. 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rapelje, MT has a population of 91, 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.
Rapelje averages 35.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.2 inches
with about 54.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rapelje, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59067.
The population of Rapelje, Montana is 91 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rapelje: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rapelje side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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