City profile · Montana · Census ACS 2023

Stanford, MT

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

266
Residents
$52,045
Median income
$170,100
Median home
$1,160
Median rent (state)

Stanford - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Stanford places in the 23rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

23rd
percentile, household income
34th
percentile, home value
33rd
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: Stanford, MT

Montana's Stanford is a small town, with 266 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Stanford brings in $52,045 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.2%. Typical homes in Stanford are valued around $170,100, and the median resident age is 62.1 years. About 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 50.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 44.6°F with 17.3 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Montana run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Montana scores 94.6 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,160 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $175 across Montana, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. The average commute for Stanford workers runs 15.3 minutes, with 66.4% driving alone and 8.6% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 5.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

266 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Montana

Median Household Income

$52,045 /yr

Poverty 4.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.6 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Montana average

How does Stanford compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 23% higher than other cities
Home value 34% pricier than other cities
Median rent 33% 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

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Stanford's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Montana, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

23rdIncome percentile

23rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Stanford's home value compares nationally

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

$170,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $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. Stanford $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 - Stanford, MT Stanford, MT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Stanford, 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 Stanford, MT median $52,045/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%
Stanford, 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 Stanford, MT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.0%

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

Population
266
Median Income
$52,045
Median Home Value
$170,100
Median Age
62.1
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%

Climate

Avg Temperature
44.6°F
Annual Precipitation
17.3"
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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390 residents400 residents410 residents420 residents430 residents 202020212022202320242025 400 residents 427 residents ▲ +6.8%
Stanford's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
15.3 minutes
Drive Alone
66.4%
Carpool
12.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
12.5%
Work from Home
8.6%

Based on 128 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 Stanford sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.6
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,160/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
5.5 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Montana

Hillside Colony
267 people
Geraldine
264 people
Wyola
264 people
Joplin
269 people
South Glastonbury
263 people
Bear Dance
262 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Stanford's 266 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Gainesville, AL
266 people
Fort Washington, CA
266 people
Hillrose, CO
266 people
Brooker, FL
266 people
Morganton, GA
266 people
Ste. Marie, IL
266 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Stanford's $52,045 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Ladonia, AL
$52,045 median income
Butterfield, MO
$52,045 median income
Opdyke West, TX
$52,045 median income
Momence, IL
$52,048 median income
Atlas, PA
$52,042 median income
Florence, OR
$52,049 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Stanford, 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 Stanford, MT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 97.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.3% White 97.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.3% Two or more races 0.8% 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 Stanford 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
Stanford (this city) 266 $52,045
Hillside Colony 267 N/A
Geraldine 264 $42,639
Wyola 264 $48,750
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MT NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Stanford, MT?

What is the population of Stanford, MT? +

Stanford, MT has a population of 266 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

The median household income in Stanford is $52,045 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Stanford? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Stanford; 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 Stanford, MT? +

A typical home in Stanford is worth $170,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Stanford? +

The average annual temperature in Stanford runs 44.6°F, 17.3 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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