What are the schools like in Spokane Creek, MT?

Spokane Creek is served primarily by East Helena K-12. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Spokane Creek?

The median household income in Spokane Creek, MT is $90,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.7%.

What is the weather like in Spokane Creek, MT?

Spokane Creek has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.2 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Spokane Creek, MT?

Spokane Creek has a violent crime rate of 320.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 497.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spokane Creek, MT a Good Place to Live?

Spokane Creek is a small town of 513 in Montana, with a median household income of $90,833 and a 24.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Spokane Creek stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Spokane Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spokane Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Spokane Creek metro area.

Metric	Spokane Creek, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$453,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Spokane Creek's violent crime rate is 320.7 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

320.7 /100k

Property Crime

497.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Spokane Creek is served primarily by East Helena K-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Spokane Creek, MT	National Avg
School District	East Helena K-12	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spokane Creek sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 11.4 inches of annual precipitation and 37.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Spokane Creek, MT
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	11.4"
Annual Snowfall	37.2"

Demographics

Metric	Spokane Creek, MT	National Avg
Population	513	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	7.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Winston, MT 6 mi Montana City, MT 9 mi East Helena, MT 9 mi Helena Valley Southeast, MT 10 mi The Silos, MT 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Spokane Creek

Spokane Creek, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59635

Spokane Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spokane Creek, MT affordable or expensive?

Spokane Creek has a median home value of $453,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $90,833.

What is the crime rate in Spokane Creek, MT?

Spokane Creek's violent crime rate is 320.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spokane Creek?

Public schools in Spokane Creek are operated by East Helena K-12. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Spokane Creek, MT a good place to live?

Spokane Creek, MT has a population of 513, a median household income of $90,833, and an unemployment rate of 24.7%. 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 Spokane Creek?

Spokane Creek averages 32.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.4 inches with about 37.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Spokane Creek?

Spokane Creek, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59635.

What is the population of Spokane Creek?

The population of Spokane Creek, Montana is 513 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spokane Creek?

Key numbers for living in Spokane Creek: median home $453,400, median household income $90,833, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spokane Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.