Wyola is a small town of 262 in Montana, with a median household income of $25,179
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wyola stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wyola is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wyola 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
Wyola's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wyola costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wyola, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$233,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$438
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
41.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$25,179
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Wyola's violent crime rate is 315.3 per 100,000 residents
— 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
315.3 /100k
Property Crime
1163.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wyola is served primarily by Wyola Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wyola, MT
National Avg
School District
Wyola Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wyola sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 16.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 68.3 inches of snow per year.
Wyola's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wyola roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $233,300 and median rent is $438/month.
Wyola's violent crime rate is 315.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1163.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wyola are operated by Wyola Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 13.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wyola, MT has a population of 262, a median household income of $25,179, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
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.
Wyola averages 38.1°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.5 inches
with about 68.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wyola, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59089.
The population of Wyola, Montana is 262 with a median age of 29.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wyola: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $233,300, median household income $25,179, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wyola side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
