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Evergreen, MT — ZIP 59901

Population: 63,161 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59901 (Evergreen, MT) is $562,158 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $442,000 after a median 85 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,946/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$562,158

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$562,158
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+23.2%
10-year appreciation
+116.7%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$589,664
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
$442,000
Median list price
$414,990
Median price per sqft
$310
1-year sale-price change
+7.8%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
513
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
118

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,946/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
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
22
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
7
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Smith Valley Elem, Cayuse Prairie Elem, Creston Elem
Schools include
Smith Valley Primary Schl, Smith Valley 7-8, Cayuse Prairie School, Cayuse Prairie 7-8, Creston School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Anaconda Aluminum Co Columbia Falls Reduction Plant (16 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
44.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.7 in
Annual snowfall
56.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
160

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,907
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,542

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Glacier National Park (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Bates Airstrip (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LOGAN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+985 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
25.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,135
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
67.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,381
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
198

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

How it compares

ZIP 59901State medianUS median
Median home value$562,158$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$442,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market85 days110 days51 days
Typical rent$1,946/mo$1,505/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,135$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 59901?
$562,158.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59901?
$442,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59901?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59901?
Typical rent: $1,946/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59901?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 59901 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59901?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59901?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59901?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59901?
22 schools (13 elementary, 7 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 59901 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59901?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59901?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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