Reed Point is a small town of 175 in Montana, with a median household income of $61,250
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Reed Point 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 Reed Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Reed Point 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
Reed Point's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Reed Point costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Reed Point, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
96.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Reed Point'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
Reed Point is served primarily by Reed Point Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Reed Point, MT
National Avg
School District
Reed Point Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Reed Point sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 15.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.6 inches of snow per year.
Reed Point's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Reed Point roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Reed Point'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 Reed Point are operated by Reed Point Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Reed Point, MT has a population of 175, a median household income of $61,250, 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.
Reed Point averages 36.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.5 inches
with about 47.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Reed Point, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59069.
The population of Reed Point, Montana is 175 with a median age of 53.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Reed Point: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,000, median household income $61,250, 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 Reed Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
