Living in Dewey, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dewey · Census data 2020–2024
Dewey has 26 residents with a median age of 67. .
Dewey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dewey at a glance
- Population
- 26
- Median age
- 67State: 40.4
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Dewey a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 38.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Dewey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.63
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dewey has many vacation and second homes.
Dewey demographics
- Population
- 26
- Median age
- 67
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 57.7%
- Households
- 16
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dewey ›
Education in Dewey
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Dewey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dewey
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.8%
Dewey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey | 26 | — | — | — |
| Walkerville | 733 | $48,750 | $148,700 | $1,188 |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 9,597 | $57,527 | $231,700 | $696 |
| Rader Creek | 310 | $100,691 | $463,200 | — |
| Twin Bridges | 201 | $57,188 | $236,800 | $981 |
| Wisdom | 110 | $61,198 | — | $550 |
| Whitehall | 1,156 | $44,844 | $194,100 | $745 |
| Sheridan | 869 | $87,321 | $318,400 | $888 |
| Dillon | 4,085 | $61,134 | $256,700 | $864 |
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Is Dewey, MT a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 38.5%.
What is the median age in Dewey?
The median age in Dewey is 67 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Dewey?
The average commute to work in Dewey is 20 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dewey?
The unemployment rate in Dewey is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dewey?
23.1% of adults in Dewey 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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