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MT area data

Westby, MT

Westby, MT.

Population: 436 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$181,124
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$181,124
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%

Schools

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
40.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
27.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
18
Days with Good air quality
96
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

Nearest airport
Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+19 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Median annual property tax
$1,046
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
59.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
979
Average weekly wage
$872
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Agriculture

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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