What are the schools like in Sweet Grass, MT?

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

What is the median household income in Sweet Grass?

The median household income in Sweet Grass, MT is $75,263 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 Sweet Grass, MT?

Sweet Grass has an average high temperature of 32.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.9 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Sweet Grass, MT?

Sweet Grass has a violent crime rate of 211.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1393.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sweet Grass, MT a Good Place to Live?

Sweet Grass is a small town of 70 in Montana, with a median household income of $75,263 .

Strengths: Sweet Grass stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Sweet Grass 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 Sweet Grass metro area.

Metric	Sweet Grass, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$195,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,263	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sweet Grass's violent crime rate is 211.1 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

211.1 /100k

Property Crime

1393.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sweet Grass, 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	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sweet Grass sees average highs of 32.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 14.3 inches of annual precipitation and 85.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sweet Grass, MT
Average High — January	32.2°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	14.3"
Annual Snowfall	85.9"

Demographics

Metric	Sweet Grass, MT	National Avg
Population	70	—
Median Age	62.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	4.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	42.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Sweet Grass

Sweet Grass, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59484

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet Grass, MT affordable or expensive?

Sweet Grass has a median home value of $195,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $75,263.

What is the crime rate in Sweet Grass, MT?

Sweet Grass's violent crime rate is 211.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1393.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sweet Grass?

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

Is Sweet Grass, MT a good place to live?

Sweet Grass, MT has a population of 70, a median household income of $75,263, 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 Sweet Grass?

Sweet Grass averages 32.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.3 inches with about 85.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sweet Grass?

Sweet Grass, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59484.

What is the population of Sweet Grass?

The population of Sweet Grass, Montana is 70 with a median age of 62.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sweet Grass?

Key numbers for living in Sweet Grass: median home $195,800, median household income $75,263, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sweet Grass side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.