Dawson County, MT

Living in Dawson County

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 60
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 43
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Schools 54
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Residents

9k Population +84 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector59%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office15%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$161k Median Home Value +$60k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$708 Median Monthly Rent +$349 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas68%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dawson County

United States45
Montana38

Property Crime in Dawson County

United States48
Montana48

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 0 5
Feb 22 0 5
Mar 33 1 5
Apr 45 1 4
May 55 2 1
Jun 64 2 0
Jul 71 2 0
Aug 70 1 0
Sep 59 1 0
Oct 46 1 2
Nov 31 0 4
Dec 19 0 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado15
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dawson County, MT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dawson County, MT

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Colleges

Colleges near Dawson County, MT

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Minot State University
180 miles, NE
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University of Mary
199 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dawson County, MT

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Prairie Community Cah
38 miles, SW
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Sidney Health Center
46 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Dawson County, MT

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