What are the schools like in Sun Prairie, MT?

School district data for Sun Prairie is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sun Prairie?

The median household income in Sun Prairie, MT is $52,311 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 Sun Prairie, MT?

Sun Prairie has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 66.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Sun Prairie, MT affordable or expensive?

Sun Prairie's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sun Prairie is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $148,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sun Prairie, MT?

Sun Prairie has a violent crime rate of 495.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2789.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sun Prairie, MT a Good Place to Live?

Sun Prairie is a small town of 1,366 in Montana, with a median household income of $52,311 . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Sun Prairie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Sun Prairie 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: 92.6

Sun Prairie's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sun Prairie costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sun Prairie, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$148,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,311	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Sun Prairie's violent crime rate is 495.3 per 100,000 residents — 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

495.3 /100k

Property Crime

2789.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sun Prairie, MT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sun Prairie sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 14.8 inches of annual precipitation and 66.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sun Prairie, MT
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	14.8"
Annual Snowfall	66.1"

Demographics

Metric	Sun Prairie, MT	National Avg
Population	1,366	—
Median Age	50.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vaughn, MT 4 mi Ulm, MT 8 mi Great Falls, MT 9 mi Black Eagle, MT 11 mi Sun River, MT 11 mi

Sun Prairie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sun Prairie, MT affordable or expensive?

Sun Prairie's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sun Prairie roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $148,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Sun Prairie, MT?

Sun Prairie's violent crime rate is 495.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2789.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sun Prairie?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sun Prairie, MT a good place to live?

Sun Prairie, MT has a population of 1,366, a median household income of $52,311, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Sun Prairie?

Sun Prairie averages 35.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.8 inches with about 66.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sun Prairie?

The population of Sun Prairie, Montana is 1,366 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sun Prairie?

Key numbers for living in Sun Prairie: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $148,400, median household income $52,311, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sun Prairie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.