What are the schools like in Wolf Point, MT?

Wolf Point is served primarily by Wolf Point Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Wolf Point?

The median household income in Wolf Point, MT is $46,389 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.6%.

What is the weather like in Wolf Point, MT?

Wolf Point has an average high temperature of 25.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Wolf Point, MT affordable or expensive?

Wolf Point's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wolf Point is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $112,500 and the median rent is $690 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wolf Point, MT?

Wolf Point has a violent crime rate of 484.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 484.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wolf Point, MT a Good Place to Live?

Wolf Point is a small town of 2,634 in Montana, with a median household income of $46,389 and a 16.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Wolf Point stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wolf Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wolf Point 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: 87.8

Wolf Point's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wolf Point costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wolf Point, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$690	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,389	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wolf Point's violent crime rate is 484.1 per 100,000 residents — 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

484.1 /100k

Property Crime

484.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wolf Point is served primarily by Wolf Point Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wolf Point, MT	National Avg
School District	Wolf Point Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wolf Point sees average highs of 25.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 14.3 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wolf Point, MT
Average High — January	25.4°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	14.3"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Wolf Point, MT	National Avg
Population	2,634	—
Median Age	30.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	30.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prairie Elk Colony, MT 9 mi Frazer, MT 19 mi Vida, MT 19 mi Poplar, MT 21 mi Nashua, MT 33 mi

ZIP Codes in Wolf Point

Wolf Point, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59201

Wolf Point vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolf Point, MT affordable or expensive?

Wolf Point's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wolf Point roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $690/month.

What is the crime rate in Wolf Point, MT?

Wolf Point's violent crime rate is 484.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 484.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wolf Point?

Public schools in Wolf Point are operated by Wolf Point Elem. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wolf Point, MT a good place to live?

Wolf Point, MT has a population of 2,634, a median household income of $46,389, and an unemployment rate of 16.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Wolf Point?

Wolf Point averages 25.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.3 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wolf Point?

Wolf Point, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59201.

What is the population of Wolf Point?

The population of Wolf Point, Montana is 2,634 with a median age of 30.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wolf Point?

Key numbers for living in Wolf Point: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $46,389, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wolf Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.