Living in Wibaux, Montana

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

Wibaux has 672 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $66,856 (8% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $95,800, the median rent is $934/month.

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

Wibaux at a glance

Population
672
Median age
51.3State: 40.4
Median household income
$66,856State: $72,509
Median home value
$95,800State: $375,800
Median rent
$934/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
79.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
Average commute
20 min

Is Wibaux a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Wibaux

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wibaux the median home value is $95,800, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $934 per month, which is 11.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,170 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Wibaux$95,800
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Wibaux$934
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Wibaux median household income

The median household income in Wibaux is $66,856 and the income per person is $36,386. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Wibaux$66,856
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Wibaux: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
388
Owner-occupied
79.6%
Renter-occupied
20.4%
Vacant
22.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.15

Wibaux demographics

Population
672
Median age
51.3
Under 18
21.4%
65 and older
28.3%
Households
299
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans
12.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.3%
Hispanic or Latino8.3%
Black1%
Asian0%

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

Education in Wibaux

19.6% of adults 25 and older in Wibaux have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Wibaux19.6%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Wibaux

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
20 minState: 19 min
Work from home
22.8%
Drive alone
74.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.7%
Homes with broadband
87%

Wibaux vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Wibaux672$66,856$95,800$934
Beach899$62,560$136,500$815
Glendive4,810$72,670$182,600$842
West Glendive2,121$54,922$179,400$778
Medora198$77,969$165,100$625
Savage316$86,250$257,100$750
Plevna209$103,750——
Baker1,489$84,750$211,400$776
Marmarth100$62,813$48,100$513

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Living in Wibaux: FAQ

What is the median household income in Wibaux, MT?

The median household income in Wibaux is $66,856, 8% lower 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 Wibaux?

The median home value in Wibaux is $95,800, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

How much is rent in Wibaux?

The median gross rent in Wibaux is $934 per month, about 11.5% of household income.

Is Wibaux, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.

What is the median age in Wibaux?

The median age in Wibaux is 51.3 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Wibaux?

The average commute to work in Wibaux is 20 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Wibaux?

The unemployment rate in Wibaux is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Wibaux?

19.6% of adults in Wibaux 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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