What are the schools like in Winston, MT?

School district data for Winston is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Winston?

The median household income in Winston, MT is $55,469 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Winston, MT?

Winston has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Winston, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Winston, MT?

Winston has a violent crime rate of 320.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 497.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winston, MT a Good Place to Live?

Winston is a small town of 96 in Montana, with a median household income of $55,469 .

Strengths: Winston's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Winston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winston 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 Winston metro area.

Metric	Winston, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$318,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,469	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Winston's violent crime rate is 320.7 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

320.7 /100k

Property Crime

497.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Winston, MT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winston sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 26.1 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winston, MT
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	26.1"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Winston, MT	National Avg
Population	96	—
Median Age	74.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	89.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spokane Creek, MT 6 mi The Silos, MT 6 mi Townsend, MT 12 mi Montana City, MT 13 mi East Helena, MT 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Winston

Winston, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59647

Winston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winston, MT affordable or expensive?

Winston has a median home value of $318,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $55,469.

What is the crime rate in Winston, MT?

Winston's violent crime rate is 320.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winston?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Winston, MT a good place to live?

Winston, MT has a population of 96, a median household income of $55,469, 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.

What is the weather like in Winston?

Winston averages 33.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.1 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winston?

Winston, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59647.

What is the population of Winston?

The population of Winston, Montana is 96 with a median age of 74.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winston?

Key numbers for living in Winston: median home $318,800, median household income $55,469, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.