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MT area data

Plains, MT

Plains, MT.

Population: 4,360 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$468,045
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+46.8%
10-year appreciation
+166.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$468,045
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

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%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.1 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
Thompson Falls Airport (THM) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+239 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Median annual property tax
$2,045
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents