Ulm is a small town of 919 in Montana, with a median household income of $100,750
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ulm stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ulm is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ulm 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
Ulm's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ulm costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ulm, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$317,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
99.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$100,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Ulm'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
Ulm is served primarily by Ulm Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ulm, MT
National Avg
School District
Ulm Elem
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ulm sees average highs of 35.4°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 14.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 68.9 inches of snow per year.
Ulm's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ulm roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $317,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Ulm'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.
Public schools in Ulm are operated by Ulm Elem.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ulm, MT has a population of 919, a median household income of $100,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Ulm averages 35.4°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.6 inches
with about 68.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ulm, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59485.
The population of Ulm, Montana is 919 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ulm: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $317,400, median household income $100,750, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ulm side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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