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Towns with the best jobs and income in Montana
Ranked by our Jobs and income score out of 100, which is based on typical household income, how many people are out of work, and how many live in poverty. Of the 93 towns in Montana with 1,000 or more people, these are the top 25.
Big Sky ranks first with a score of 85. Helena Valley Northeast and Wye follow, with 85 and 84. Scores compare each town with all 27,850 towns we track across the US.
| Rank | Town | Score | Typical household income | Unemployment | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Sky | 85 | $138,805 | 1.4% | 2,445 |
| 2 | Helena Valley Northeast | 85 | $140,517 | 1.3% | 4,659 |
| 3 | Wye | 84 | $109,625 | 1.3% | 1,055 |
| 4 | King Arthur Park | 83 | $109,106 | 0.0% | 1,992 |
| 5 | Manhattan | 82 | $87,865 | 0.0% | 2,288 |
| 6 | Pray | 81 | $96,250 | 0.0% | 1,129 |
| 7 | Wheatland | 80 | $123,277 | 0.0% | 1,661 |
| 8 | Four Corners | 79 | $100,917 | 0.5% | 5,791 |
| 9 | Churchill | 79 | $108,281 | 1.3% | 1,167 |
| 10 | Montana City | 78 | $129,755 | 3.9% | 3,092 |
| 11 | Clancy | 77 | $125,000 | 3.2% | 1,874 |
| 12 | Frenchtown | 77 | $94,500 | 0.0% | 1,927 |
| 13 | Lolo | 75 | $86,065 | 0.8% | 4,314 |
| 14 | Three Forks | 75 | $79,784 | 0.0% | 1,919 |
| 15 | Glasgow | 74 | $90,310 | 0.5% | 3,190 |
| 16 | Bigfork | 72 | $85,307 | 1.8% | 5,565 |
| 17 | Fort Benton | 72 | $67,188 | 0.0% | 1,474 |
| 18 | Clinton | 71 | $103,750 | 4.1% | 1,040 |
| 19 | Baker | 71 | $84,750 | 0.0% | 1,489 |
| 20 | Helena Valley Northwest | 70 | $100,605 | 4.5% | 5,183 |
| 21 | Helena West Side | 65 | $66,921 | 0.3% | 1,417 |
| 22 | Belgrade | 65 | $97,328 | 3.0% | 11,872 |
| 23 | Helena Valley West Central | 65 | $90,082 | 3.8% | 8,056 |
| 24 | Lakeside | 62 | $77,435 | 2.0% | 2,386 |
| 25 | Malmstrom AFB | 61 | $64,833 | 1.8% | 4,302 |
Only towns with 1,000 or more people are ranked. Scores compare each town with all towns we track. See how we score towns and where the figures come from. These are estimates, so check official sources before you decide.
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