What are the schools like in Terry, MT?

Terry is served primarily by Terry K-12 Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Terry?

The median household income in Terry, MT is $37,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Terry, MT?

Terry has an average high temperature of 28.4°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.8 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Terry, MT?

Terry has a violent crime rate of 278.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 92.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Terry, MT a Good Place to Live?

Terry is a small town of 501 in Montana, with a median household income of $37,250 and a 2.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Terry stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

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

All Terry 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 Terry metro area.

Metric	Terry, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Terry's violent crime rate is 278.6 per 100,000 residents — 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

278.6 /100k

Property Crime

92.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Terry is served primarily by Terry K-12 Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Terry, MT	National Avg
School District	Terry K-12 Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Terry sees average highs of 28.4°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 13.4 inches of annual precipitation and 11.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Terry, MT
Average High — January	28.4°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	13.4"
Annual Snowfall	11.8"

Demographics

Metric	Terry, MT	National Avg
Population	501	—
Median Age	65.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	10.0%	22.2%
65 and over	52.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fallon, MT 9 mi Lindsay, MT 31 mi Ismay, MT 32 mi West Glendive, MT 34 mi Glendive, MT 36 mi

Terry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terry, MT affordable or expensive?

Terry has a median home value of $91,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $37,250.

What is the crime rate in Terry, MT?

Terry's violent crime rate is 278.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 92.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Terry?

Public schools in Terry are operated by Terry K-12 Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Terry, MT a good place to live?

Terry, MT has a population of 501, a median household income of $37,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Terry?

Terry averages 28.4°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.4 inches with about 11.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Terry?

The population of Terry, Montana is 501 with a median age of 65.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Terry?

Key numbers for living in Terry: median home $91,200, median household income $37,250, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Terry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.