City profile · Montana · Census ACS 2023

Culbertson, MT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Culbertson - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

578
Residents
$103,750
Median income
$218,800
Median home
$1,312
Median rent (state)

Culbertson - the verdict

Culbertson ranks in the 80th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

80th
percentile, household income
48th
percentile, home value
47th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Culbertson, MT

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 578 residents in Culbertson, a small town within Montana. The typical household in Culbertson brings in $103,750 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.1%. Culbertson's housing stock carries a median value of $218,800, and the median resident age is 46.1 years. Educational attainment runs 32.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 67.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 2 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Low Activity). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 43.3°F with 14.5 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Montana run below the national norm: the state registers 94.6 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,312 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Montana run around $175, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 52.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

578 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Montana

Median Household Income

$103,750 /yr

Poverty 2.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.6 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Montana average

How does Culbertson compare to other US cities?

Here's how Culbertson stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 80% higher than other cities
Home value 48% pricier than other cities
Median rent 47% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Culbertson against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Montana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Montana-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of Montana's city distribution

Among the 317 Montana cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Culbertson ranks #81 - the 74th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Culbertson only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#20 of 282
93rd percentile in Montana
Median Gross Rent
#172 of 317
44th percentile in Montana
Median Home Value
#148 of 279
47th percentile in Montana
Poverty Rate
#216 of 315
31st percentile in Montana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#81 of 317
74th percentile in Montana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Montana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

80thIncome percentile

80th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Culbertson's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$218,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 52% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Culbertson $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Culbertson, MT Culbertson, MT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Culbertson, MT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Culbertson, MT median $103,750/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Culbertson, MT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Culbertson, MT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 32.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
578
Median Income
$103,750
Median Home Value
$218,800
Median Age
46.1
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Labor force participation
67.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%

Climate

Avg Temperature
43.3°F
Annual Precipitation
14.5"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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700 residents720 residents740 residents760 residents 202020212022202320242025 752 residents 715 residents ▼ -4.9%
Culbertson's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
2
housing units authorized
Single-Family
2
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 2

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
69.3%
Carpool
13.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
14.7%
Work from Home
1.3%
Other
1.6%

Based on 306 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Montana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$80
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$175
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Montana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Montana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Culbertson sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.6
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,312/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
52.7 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Montana

Darby
575 people
Alberton
567 people
Hot Springs
558 people
Piltzville
605 people
Worden
545 people
Circle
543 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Culbertson's 578 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Ash Fork, AZ
578 people
Altheimer, AR
578 people
Crawfordville, GA
578 people
Damiansville, IL
578 people
St. Francisville, IL
578 people
Ansonville, NC
578 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Culbertson's $103,750 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Grantfork, IL
$103,750 median income
Donahue, IA
$103,750 median income
Alexandria, KY
$103,750 median income
Farley, MO
$103,750 median income
New Melle, MO
$103,750 median income
Silver Lake CDP (Warren County), NJ
$103,750 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Culbertson, MT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Culbertson, MT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.5% 6.4% 6.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.9% White 86.5% Black or African American 0.5% Asian 0.3% American Indian 6.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 6.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Culbertson compares to nearby Montana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Culbertson (this city) 578 $103,750
Darby 575 $40,943
Alberton 567 $71,250
Hot Springs 558 $21,319
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MT NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Culbertson, MT?

What is the population of Culbertson, MT? +

Culbertson, MT has a population of 578 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Culbertson, MT? +

Culbertson households earn a median of $103,750 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Culbertson? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Culbertson; the closest available measure is the Montana state average, a cost of living index of 94.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Montana vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Culbertson, MT? +

Homes in Culbertson carry a median value of $218,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Culbertson? +

Culbertson has an average annual temperature of 43.3°F, 14.5 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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