Wise River is a small town of 24 in Montana, with a median household income of $52,083
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Strengths:
Wise River stands out for solid school ratings (A+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wise River is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wise River 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 Wise River metro area.
Metric
Wise River, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$342,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wise River's violent crime rate is 190.4 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.4 /100k
Property Crime
158.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wise River is served primarily by Wise River Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wise River, MT
National Avg
School District
Wise River Elem
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wise River sees average highs of 31.4°F in January
and 78.8°F in July,
with 12.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Wise River has a median home value of $342,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $52,083.
Wise River's violent crime rate is 190.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wise River are operated by Wise River Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wise River, MT has a population of 24, a median household income of $52,083, 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.
Wise River averages 31.4°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.9 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Wise River, Montana is 24 with a median age of 58.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wise River: median home $342,900, median household income $52,083, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wise River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.