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Sand coulee, MT — ZIP 59472

Population: 507 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59472 (Sand coulee, MT) is $294,238 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.43M after a median 70 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$294,238

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$294,238
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+24.8%
5-year appreciation
+55.9%
10-year appreciation
+118.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$294,906
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.43M
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,239/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,547/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,012/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,321/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Centerville Elem, Centerville H S
Schools include
Centerville School, Big Stone School, Centerville 6-8, Centerville High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
ACM Smelter and Refinery (10 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
169
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,199
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,330

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Prill Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Great Falls International Airport (GTF) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+84 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
44.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,239
Households with broadband internet
68.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,035
Average weekly wage
$1,000
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
164

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 59472State medianUS median
Median home value$294,238$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$1.43M$499,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,239$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 59472?
$294,238.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59472?
$1.43M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59472?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59472?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,547/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59472?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 59472 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59472?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59472?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59472?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59472?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 59472 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59472?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59472?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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