What are the schools like in Richey, MT?

Richey is served primarily by Richey Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.

What is the median household income in Richey?

The median household income in Richey, MT is $67,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Richey, MT?

Richey has an average high temperature of 26.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Richey, MT affordable or expensive?

Richey's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richey is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $102,700 and the median rent is $407 per month.

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

Richey has a violent crime rate of 487.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 812.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richey, MT a Good Place to Live?

Richey is a small town of 245 in Montana, with a median household income of $67,813 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

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

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

All Richey 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: 83.1

Richey's overall cost of living index is 83.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richey costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richey, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$102,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$407	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Richey's violent crime rate is 487.6 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

487.6 /100k

Property Crime

812.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Richey is served primarily by Richey Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richey, MT	National Avg
School District	Richey Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richey sees average highs of 26.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 16.7 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richey, MT
Average High — January	26.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	16.7"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Richey, MT	National Avg
Population	245	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	13.1%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bloomfield, MT 17 mi Fox Lake, MT 21 mi Vida, MT 24 mi Circle, MT 29 mi Lindsay, MT 29 mi

ZIP Codes in Richey

Richey, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59259

Richey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richey, MT affordable or expensive?

Richey's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richey roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $102,700 and median rent is $407/month.

What is the crime rate in Richey, MT?

Richey's violent crime rate is 487.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 812.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richey?

Public schools in Richey are operated by Richey Elem. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richey, MT a good place to live?

Richey, MT has a population of 245, a median household income of $67,813, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Richey?

Richey averages 26.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.7 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richey?

Richey, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59259.

What is the population of Richey?

The population of Richey, Montana is 245 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richey?

Key numbers for living in Richey: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $102,700, median household income $67,813, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.