New Data Reveals Which Zip Codes In Montana Are “Poorest”

The Poorest Zip Codes In Montana According To Census Data

Montana has always been a place people dream about moving to, thanks to our stunning mountains and slower pace of life.

But while the scenery hasn’t changed, new census data shows not everyone is living that dream the same way under the Big Sky.

Rising Property Taxes Impact Montana Residents

With the recent wave of newcomers, property taxes have shot up, leaving some longtime residents scratching their heads.

When the bills arrive, it makes people wonder how much longer they can keep affording to live in The Last Best Place.

For some, that means packing up and moving, maybe not out of state, but to a town with a lower cost of living.

Montana’s Rising Cost of Living Is Happening Everywhere

The thing is, even in these zip codes, many are looking at their budgets and trying to figure out how to make ends meet.

These are the areas the U.S. Census Bureau has labeled as the “poorest” in Montana.

That's not to besmirch them, but to point out that people from all corners of the state are feeling the pain of rising costs.

Montana is beautiful, no doubt about it, but beauty doesn’t pay the bills. All across the state, hardworking families are trying to figure out ways to stay here, because as the saying goes, "you can’t eat the scenery."