Quality of Life and Culture in Hays, MT

Overview

Hays is a small town in the state of Montana with a population of 1,150. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Hays has a four seasons climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 13.0 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: Yes
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Hays, MT

Employment and Income	Hays	Montana	United States
Per Capita Income	$14,361	$29,502	$32,693
Median Household Income	$42,250	$55,980	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	25.9%	5.3%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	34.9%	10.8%	10.5%

Age	Hays	Montana	United States
Median Age	31.3	46.3	42.3

Gender	Hays	Montana	United States
Male	50.2%	52.9%	49.8%
Female	49.8%	47.1%	50.2%

Race	Hays	Montana	United States
White	4.3%	84.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	0.2%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	92.4%	10.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.6%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.7%	0.9%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	3.6%	5.2%

Housing Information	Hays	Montana	United States
Median Home Price	$56,500	$212,995	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$223	$606	$801
Family Households	31.0%	31.0%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	40.8%	40.8%	26.2%
Homeowners	57.1%	73.2%	72.9%
Renters	42.9%	26.8%	27.1%

Education	Hays	Montana	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	10.0%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	25.5%	25.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	19.7%	23.5%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	23.7%	10.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	15.5%	16.0%	15.0%