Westby is a small town of 213 in Montana, with a median household income of $40,625
.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westby stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Westby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westby 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: 83.2
Westby's overall cost of living index is 83.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westby costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westby, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$61,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$567
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Westby's violent crime rate is 634.6 per 100,000 residents
— 67% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
634.6 /100k
Property Crime
1450.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westby is served primarily by Westby K-12 Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westby, MT
National Avg
School District
Westby K-12 Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westby sees average highs of 19.5°F in January
and 79.9°F in July,
with 14.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.5 inches of snow per year.
Westby's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westby roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $61,700 and median rent is $567/month.
Westby's violent crime rate is 634.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1450.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westby are operated by Westby K-12 Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.7:1. 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westby, MT has a population of 213, a median household income of $40,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Westby averages 19.5°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.9 inches
with about 36.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westby, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59275.
The population of Westby, Montana is 213 with a median age of 53.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westby: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $61,700, median household income $40,625, crime index 128 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
