Trego is a small town of 766 in Montana, with a median household income of $59,375
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trego stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Trego is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Trego 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: 94.2
Trego's overall cost of living index is 94.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trego costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trego, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$286,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$867
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trego's violent crime rate is 150.2 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.2 /100k
Property Crime
345.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trego is served primarily by Trego Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trego, MT
National Avg
School District
Trego Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trego sees average highs of 30.0°F in January
and 83.9°F in July,
with 15.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Trego's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trego roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $286,100 and median rent is $867/month.
Trego's violent crime rate is 150.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 345.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trego are operated by Trego Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trego, MT has a population of 766, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
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.
Trego averages 30.0°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.1 inches
with about 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trego, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59934.
The population of Trego, Montana is 766 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trego: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $286,100, median household income $59,375, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trego side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.