What are the schools like in Riverbend, MT?

Riverbend is served primarily by Superior K-12 Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Riverbend?

The median household income in Riverbend, MT is $67,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Riverbend, MT?

Riverbend has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Riverbend, MT affordable or expensive?

Riverbend's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riverbend is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $326,300 and the median rent is $1,056 per month.

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

Riverbend has a violent crime rate of 409.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 909.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Riverbend, MT a Good Place to Live?

Riverbend is a small town of 433 in Montana, with a median household income of $67,500 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Riverbend stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Riverbend is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Riverbend 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: 96.4

Riverbend's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Riverbend costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Riverbend, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$326,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,056	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Riverbend's violent crime rate is 409.4 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

409.4 /100k

Property Crime

909.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Riverbend is served primarily by Superior K-12 Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Riverbend, MT	National Avg
School District	Superior K-12 Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverbend sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 16.4 inches of annual precipitation and 49.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Riverbend, MT
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	16.4"
Annual Snowfall	49.4"

Demographics

Metric	Riverbend, MT	National Avg
Population	433	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.4%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Superior, MT 5 mi Cyr, MT 15 mi Paradise, MT 17 mi St. Regis, MT 17 mi Alberton, MT 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Riverbend

Riverbend, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59872

Riverbend vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverbend, MT affordable or expensive?

Riverbend's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Riverbend roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $326,300 and median rent is $1,056/month.

What is the crime rate in Riverbend, MT?

Riverbend's violent crime rate is 409.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 909.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Riverbend?

Public schools in Riverbend are operated by Superior K-12 Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Riverbend, MT a good place to live?

Riverbend, MT has a population of 433, a median household income of $67,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Riverbend?

Riverbend averages 35.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.4 inches with about 49.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Riverbend?

Riverbend, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59872.

What is the population of Riverbend?

The population of Riverbend, Montana is 433 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riverbend?

Key numbers for living in Riverbend: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $326,300, median household income $67,500, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riverbend side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.