Trout Creek is a small town of 298 in Montana, with a median household income of $53,977
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Strengths:
Trout Creek stands out for solid school ratings (A+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Trout Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Trout 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 Trout Creek metro area.
Metric
Trout Creek, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$273,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,977
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trout Creek's violent crime rate is 214.6 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
214.6 /100k
Property Crime
363.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trout Creek is served primarily by Trout Creek Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trout Creek, MT
National Avg
School District
Trout Creek Elem
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trout Creek sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 26.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.4 inches of snow per year.
Trout Creek has a median home value of $273,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $53,977.
Trout Creek's violent crime rate is 214.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 363.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trout Creek are operated by Trout Creek Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trout Creek, MT has a population of 298, a median household income of $53,977, 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.
Trout Creek averages 33.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.8 inches
with about 51.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trout Creek, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59874.
The population of Trout Creek, Montana is 298 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trout Creek: median home $273,100, median household income $53,977, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trout Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.