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Babb, MT

Babb, MT.

Population: 798 (Census ACS)

1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, winterweather, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
5

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Babb School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
40.0°F
Average high
49.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.7 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)
23
Days with Good air quality
306
Days with Moderate air quality
40
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Glacier National Park (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Babb Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
P H S INDIAN HOSPITAL AT BROWNING - BLACKFEET, NORTHERN ROCKIES MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
22.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,417
Households with broadband internet
2.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,687
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction

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

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

Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in Babb, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, avalanche.
What is the wildfire risk in Babb, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Babb, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Babb, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Babb, MT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Babb, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Babb, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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