Living in Culbertson, Montana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Culbertson · Census data 2020–2024

Culbertson has 567 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $101,136 (39% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $217,200, the median rent is $1,154/month.

Culbertson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Culbertson at a glance

Population
567
Median age
44.3State: 40.4
Median household income
$101,136State: $72,509
Median home value
$217,200State: $375,800
Median rent
$1,154/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
66.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
Average commute
21 min

Is Culbertson a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Montana median; home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.

Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Culbertson

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Culbertson the median home value is $217,200, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,608 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Culbertson$217,200
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Culbertson$1,154
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Culbertson median household income

The median household income in Culbertson is $101,136 and the income per person is $40,365. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Culbertson$101,136
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Culbertson: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
289
Owner-occupied
66.3%
Renter-occupied
33.7%
Vacant
28%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1961
Average household size
2.63

Culbertson demographics

Population
567
Median age
44.3
Under 18
23.5%
65 and older
16.2%
Households
208
Foreign-born
1.1%
Veterans
14.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White87.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Culbertson ›

Education in Culbertson

31.3% of adults 25 and older in Culbertson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Culbertson31.3%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Culbertson

Unemployment rate
1%State: 3.6%
Average commute
21 minState: 19 min
Work from home
3.3%
Drive alone
73.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
11.3%
Homes with broadband
96.6%

Culbertson vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Culbertson567$101,136$217,200$1,154
Froid324$72,000$102,800$550
Bainville334$92,917—$788
Medicine Lake213$48,125$106,800$493
Fairview971$86,667$171,600$725
Poplar635$43,438$95,000$665
Fox Lake149$83,333—$1,088
Sidney6,171$62,538$236,900$931
Crane187$79,545$230,300—

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Living in Culbertson: FAQ

What is the median household income in Culbertson, MT?

The median household income in Culbertson is $101,136, 39% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Culbertson?

The median home value in Culbertson is $217,200, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

How much is rent in Culbertson?

The median gross rent in Culbertson is $1,154 per month, about 19.8% of household income.

Is Culbertson, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Montana median; home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes.

What is the median age in Culbertson?

The median age in Culbertson is 44.3 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Culbertson?

The average commute to work in Culbertson is 21 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Culbertson?

The unemployment rate in Culbertson is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Culbertson?

31.3% of adults in Culbertson have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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