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Sidney, MT

Sidney, MT.

Population: 8,571 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sidney, MT is $278,922 — up 6.5% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,081/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,922

Median home value

+6.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,922
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
-0.4%
5-year appreciation
-6.2%
10-year appreciation
+19.0%
All-time peak (2021-12)
$332,292
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
26
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,081/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Brorson Elem, Rau Elem, Sidney Elem
Schools include
Brorson School, Rau School, Central Elementary, Sidney Middle School, West Side Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.0%
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)

Annual precipitation
16.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
87
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
219

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site (25 mi)
National parks include
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (SDY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (SDY) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SIDNEY HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-53 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,021
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
66.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,371
Average weekly wage
$1,166
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Mining

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

How it compares

SidneyState medianUS median
Median home value$278,922$425,267$289,727
Typical rent$1,081/mo$1,505/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,021$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 Sidney, MT?
$278,922.
What is typical rent in Sidney, MT?
Typical rent: $1,081/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sidney, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Sidney, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sidney, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sidney, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sidney, MT?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Sidney, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sidney, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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