Petroleum County, MT
Living in Petroleum County
Bikeability
57
Walkability
92
Commute
100
Public Transit
55
Affordability
88
Public Safety
66
Airports
10
Hospitals
72
Colleges
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
453
Population
-145 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
33%
College-Educated
+19% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian6%
Caucasian94%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
14 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector47%
Self-employed30%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation1%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Sales and office15%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van47%
Walked20%
Worked at home32%
Housing
$181k
Median Home Value
+$74k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$467
Median Monthly Rent
+$51 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas49%
Utility gas3%
Wood22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petroleum County
United States45
Montana38
Property Crime in Petroleum County
United States48
Montana48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(80%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 0 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 11 |
| Apr | 44 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 53 | 3 | 2 |
| Jun | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 45 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petroleum County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado24
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petroleum County, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petroleum County, MT
St Paul Mission Grade School
61 miles, N
Beacon Star Amish School
66 miles, W
Beacon Star School
66 miles, W
Log Cabin School
95 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Petroleum County, MT
Montana State University Billings
94 miles, S
Rocky Mountain College
94 miles, S
Montana State University-Northern
118 miles, NW
University of Providence
145 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petroleum County, MT
Roundup Memorial Healthcare
50 miles, S
Central Montana Medical Center
57 miles, W
Garfield County Health Center
63 miles, E
Phillips County Hospital-Cah
86 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Petroleum County, MT
Billings Logan International Airport
93 miles, S
Great Falls International Airport
149 miles, W
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
168 miles, SW
Helena Regional Airport
181 miles, W