Whitehall is a small town of 1,129 in Montana, with a median household income of $41,477
and a 9.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whitehall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Whitehall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whitehall 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: 91.2
Whitehall's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whitehall costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whitehall, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$172,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$813
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,477
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Whitehall's violent crime rate is 155.5 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.5 /100k
Property Crime
646.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whitehall is served primarily by Whitehall Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Whitehall, MT
National Avg
School District
Whitehall Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whitehall sees average highs of 32.1°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Whitehall's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whitehall roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $172,400 and median rent is $813/month.
Whitehall's violent crime rate is 155.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 646.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whitehall are operated by Whitehall Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whitehall, MT has a population of 1,129, a median household income of $41,477, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
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.
Whitehall averages 32.1°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Whitehall, Montana is 1,129 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whitehall: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $172,400, median household income $41,477, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitehall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
