Miles City

Miles City, Montana Overview

Miles City scores 57.8/100 overall (B+), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Montana — below the state composite of 71.1. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 93/100, while Growth lags at 30/100.

Income & Employment in Miles City

The median household income in Miles City is $60,732, 16% below the statewide median of $72,340. Population declined 0.5%.

Safety in Miles City

Miles City’s violent crime rate of 105.5 per 100,000 is well below both the Montana rate of 377 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 984.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Miles City

The median home value is $182,700. Median monthly rent is $932. Renters spend 18.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Miles City

The adult obesity rate in Miles City is 32.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.5%. Residents report an average of 17.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Montana ranks #20 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Miles City

Miles City’s high school graduation rate of 92% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,043. The city has 9 public schools serving 1,523 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Miles City

The annual average temperature in Miles City is 48.5°F. Summers average 68.6°F. Winters average 28.6°F. Annual precipitation is 17.9 inches.

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