Ronan is a small town of 1,868 in Montana, with a median household income of $36,310
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ronan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ronan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ronan 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: 90.4
Ronan's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ronan costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ronan, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$174,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$733
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,310
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Ronan's violent crime rate is 581.1 per 100,000 residents
— 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
581.1 /100k
Property Crime
1690.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ronan is served primarily by Ronan Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ronan, MT
National Avg
School District
Ronan Elem
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ronan sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 26.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.6 inches of snow per year.
Ronan's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ronan roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $174,400 and median rent is $733/month.
Ronan's violent crime rate is 581.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1690.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ronan are operated by Ronan Elem.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ronan, MT has a population of 1,868, a median household income of $36,310, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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.
Ronan averages 33.4°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.2 inches
with about 33.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Ronan, Montana is 1,868 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ronan: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $174,400, median household income $36,310, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ronan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
