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MT area data

Heron, MT

Heron, MT.

Population: 712 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$569,885
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+123.7%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$581,499
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, wildfire

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
Thunder Lane Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+239 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$1,887
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,686
Average weekly wage
$798
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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