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Is Evergreen a Good Place to Live? Evergreen, Montana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Evergreen ranks #991 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #178 of 234 towns and #16 of 20 in Montana. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
Evergreen by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Evergreen's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Evergreen: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Evergreen safe?
What is the cost of living in Evergreen?
Evergreen's cost of living index is 91.6, 8% below the US level of 100 and #265 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,166/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $340,800.
| Measure | Evergreen | MontanaMT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 91.6#265 of 1,308 | 94.6 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $340,800#632 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,166/mo#406 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 4.5x#721 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 18.3%#275 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Montana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Evergreen safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Evergreen alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Evergreen crime rate or rank it on safety. Montana as a whole records 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Evergreen?
The median household in Evergreen earns $76,446, 8% below the US figure of $83,163 and 1% above Montana ($75,340). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Evergreen | MontanaMT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $76,446#682 of 1,312 | $75,340 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 12.1%#656 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Montana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Evergreen?
The median resident of Evergreen is 37.8 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 24.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Evergreen | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 37.8 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 24.2%#1009 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 72.8% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Evergreen's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Evergreen to describe its public schools. 31.4% of adults are obese and 9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Evergreen | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 31.4%#493 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 9%#216 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 17%#634 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 9.6%#604 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Evergreen?
The average commute in Evergreen is 19.6 minutes (Montana 19.5); 0% of workers take transit and 6.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Evergreen scores 7.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #1105 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 62.1°F and winters 24.9°F, with 16.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Evergreen | MontanaMT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 19.6 min#311 of 1,312 | 19.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 7.2%#852 of 1,312 | 5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 77.5% | 71.6% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.8% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 6.3% | 11.7% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.8#1105 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Montana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 16.3 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 35.5 | 18.1 | 1 |
| Mar | 45.1 | 24 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 55 | 30.5 | 1.3 |
| May | 65.1 | 38.1 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 71.2 | 44 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 82.2 | 47.6 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 81.7 | 45.7 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 70.4 | 38.3 | 1.2 |
| Oct | 54.1 | 29.1 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 39.4 | 23.5 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 31 | 17.2 | 1.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kalispell Glacier Airport.
| Measure | Evergreen | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 43.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 62.1°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 24.9°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 16.8 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kalispell Glacier Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Evergreen?
Flathead County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 74% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Flathead County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 75% of US counties.
| Measure | Evergreen | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 41#404 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.21%#954 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Flathead County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Flathead County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.062% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.019% | 90% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.1% | 69% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.001% | 60% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Evergreen compare with similar-size cities?
Evergreen is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #178 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 9,611.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen, MTPop. 9,611 | #991 | 50.3 | $76,446 | $1,166/mo | no data | 19.6 min |
| Cody, WYPop. 10,276 | #398 | 60.1 | $72,570 | $1,051/mo | 124 | 9.5 min |
| Cross Lanes, WVPop. 9,671 | #1198 | 45.1 | $63,537 | $949/mo | no data | 25.8 min |
| Brewer, MEPop. 9,652 | #527 | 57.7 | $66,613 | $1,086/mo | 31 | 16.9 min |
| Tanaina, AKPop. 9,646 | #923 | 51.4 | $105,536 | $1,398/mo | no data | 37.9 min |
| Berlin, NHPop. 9,383 | #804 | 53.3 | $45,180 | $815/mo | 337 | 18.7 min |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #282 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data | 24 min |
| Bennington, VTPop. 9,245 | #603 | 56.7 | $54,257 | $1,115/mo | county/metro | 17.2 min |
| Gretna, NEPop. 9,193 | #173 | 65.3 | $123,992 | $1,540/mo | no data | 21.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Evergreen compare with the rest of Montana?
Evergreen ranks #16 of the 20 Montana cities we track, with a score of 50.3 against Montana's statewide 75. Its households earn 1% above the Montana median.
| City | Rank in MT | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MTPop. 56,114 | #1 | 64.2 | $85,747 | $1,717/mo | 397 |
| Belgrade, MTPop. 11,872 | #2 | 60.3 | $97,328 | $1,877/mo | 331 |
| Missoula, MTPop. 76,514 | #3 | 58.6 | $70,392 | $1,189/mo | 591 |
| Whitefish, MTPop. 8,749 | #4 | 58.0 | $73,811 | $1,354/mo | 176 |
| Helena, MTPop. 33,639 | #5 | 57.9 | $71,036 | $1,092/mo | 582 |
| Kalispell, MTPop. 28,504 | #6 | 56.6 | $63,415 | $1,078/mo | 409 |
| Butte, MTPop. 35,052 | #7 | 55.8 | $61,857 | $856/mo | no data |
| Miles City, MTPop. 8,407 | #8 | 54.8 | $67,727 | $926/mo | 356 |
| Helena Valley West Central, MTPop. 8,056 | #9 | 54.8 | $90,082 | $1,327/mo | no data |
| Sidney, MTPop. 6,171 | #10 | 54.6 | $62,538 | $931/mo | 655 |
| Billings, MTPop. 119,434 | #11 | 52.8 | $73,712 | $1,138/mo | 763 |
| Livingston, MTPop. 8,780 | #12 | 52.7 | $65,861 | $1,046/mo | 317 |
| Anaconda, MTPop. 9,597 | #13 | 52.6 | $57,527 | $696/mo | no data |
| Laurel, MTPop. 7,215 | #14 | 52.6 | $68,474 | $974/mo | 303 |
| Helena Valley Southeast, MTPop. 9,108 | #15 | 50.4 | $74,075 | $1,106/mo | no data |
| Evergreen, MTPop. 9,611 | #16 | 50.3 | $76,446 | $1,166/mo | no data |
| Great Falls, MTPop. 60,329 | #17 | 50.1 | $63,373 | $900/mo | 631 |
| Lockwood, MTPop. 7,181 | #18 | 48.7 | $75,700 | $1,138/mo | no data |
| Lewistown, MTPop. 6,087 | #19 | 48.0 | $48,750 | $1,007/mo | 639 |
| Havre, MTPop. 9,258 | #20 | 43.8 | $50,329 | $844/mo | 763 |
All 20 Montana cities we track, by overall score. Montana statewide: median income $75,340, violent crime 419.1 per 100,000.
How is Evergreen's score calculated?
Evergreen scores 50.3 out of 100, #991 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Montana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Evergreen. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
36.0 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Evergreen. Similar-size median 56.5.
62.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Evergreen's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
74.1 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Evergreen. Similar-size median 50.8.
51.2 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Evergreen. Similar-size median 48.3.
43.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Evergreen's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
35.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
41.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Evergreen alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Evergreen.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Evergreen.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Evergreen's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Evergreen has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Evergreen
Is Evergreen, MT a good place to live?
Evergreen ranks #991 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #178 of 234 towns and #16 of 20 in Montana. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
What is the cost of living in Evergreen?
Evergreen's cost of living index is 91.6, 8% below the US level of 100 and #265 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,166/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $340,800.
Is Evergreen safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Evergreen alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Evergreen crime rate or rank it on safety. Montana as a whole records 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Evergreen?
The median household in Evergreen earns $76,446, 8% below the US figure of $83,163 and 1% above Montana ($75,340). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Evergreen?
Median rent in Evergreen is $1,166/mo (Census), #406 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 18.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Evergreen?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Evergreen is $340,800, #632 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Evergreen?
We have too few school records for Evergreen to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Evergreen?
The average commute is 19.6 minutes, #311 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 19.5 minutes across Montana. 7.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Evergreen?
Evergreen averages 43.1°F over the year, 62.1°F in summer and 24.9°F in winter, with 16.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Evergreen walkable?
Evergreen scores 7.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1105 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Evergreen at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Flathead County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 75% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Evergreen?
Flathead County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 74% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Evergreen?
Evergreen has 9,611 residents. The median resident of Evergreen is 37.8 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 24.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Evergreen compare with the rest of Montana?
Evergreen ranks #16 of the 20 Montana cities we track, with a score of 50.3 against Montana's statewide 75. Its households earn 1% above the Montana median.
What cities are similar in size to Evergreen?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Evergreen's population of 9,611 are Cody, WY (#398 overall), Cross Lanes, WV (#1198 overall), Brewer, ME (#527 overall), Tanaina, AK (#923 overall), and Berlin, NH (#804 overall). Evergreen is #991.