Roberts is a small town of 281 in Montana, with a median household income of $76,688
and a 23.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Roberts stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Roberts is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Roberts 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
Roberts's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Roberts costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Roberts, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$248,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,113
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Roberts's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.9 /100k
Property Crime
158.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Roberts is served primarily by Roberts K-12 Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Roberts, MT
National Avg
School District
Roberts K-12 Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Roberts sees average highs of 37.5°F in January
and 81.2°F in July,
with 14.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 141.9 inches of snow per year.
Roberts's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Roberts roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $248,500 and median rent is $1,113/month.
Roberts's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Roberts are operated by Roberts K-12 Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Roberts, MT has a population of 281, a median household income of $76,688, and an unemployment rate of 23.3%.
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.
Roberts averages 37.5°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.2 inches
with about 141.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Roberts, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59070.
The population of Roberts, Montana is 281 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Roberts: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $248,500, median household income $76,688, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roberts side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.