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Conrad, MT

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Conrad, MT

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 19
Population2,553
Foreign Born0.4%
Population Density2,007people per mi²
Median Age39.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

68/100

32% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Conrad, Montana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $31k$45k
Luxury $81k+$125k+
Elite (Top 5%) $95k+$147k+
Affordability Ratio

105%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean97%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
3
Positive
15
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

0.8mi

Airport

Helipad

0.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Conrad, MT

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 1.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 55 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 108.5 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 22.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$47k-3.6%
37% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$438k
33% below US avg
College Educated
21.0%
40% below US avg
WFH
2.2%
85% below US avg
Homeownership
64.4%
2% below US avg
Median Home
$158k
44% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 84% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
7.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−5.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+32.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.48 / 1k Residents24% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−44.2%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.90 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.41 / 1k Residents69% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+15Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Conrad, Montana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.5% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (120% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone4A~-27°F min
Growing Season155 days197 frost-free
Annual Rainfall13.4"
Elevation3,514 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1920 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,007/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A-
GoodCold Wave
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 57 mi · coast 480 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$5.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySeattle737k people are 483 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital109 miHelena, MT
Nearest Prison23 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:59:41.000Z

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