Bozeman, MT

U.S. News Ratings
Population 38,334
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Low

Climate

Bozeman receives significantly higher rainfall than most of Montana.

Geography

Bozeman is located in the Gallatin Valley, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Cultural Attractions

Bozeman's annual events include the American-Indian Council of MSU Pow-Wow and the Farm and Blue Grass Festival.

Recreation

Bozeman has at least 23 trails for hiking activities, as well as some of the best fly-fishing in the world.

Historical

For thousands of years, Native Americans, including the Nez Pierce, Blackfeet, and Sioux, called this area their home, although no one tribe permanently held the Gallatin Valley region.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
38,334
Population under 55:
82.5%
Population over 55:
17.5%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Denver

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
76°F July High, 8°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$38,766
Median home price:
$200,299
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
6.7%
Low
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
8
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
2

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
1
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
1

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
2/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
4/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
125

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