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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 78
Population1,962
Foreign Born0.8%
Population Density1,267people per mi²
Median Age35.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Historical data isn't available for Ronan, Montana. Trends shown are for Montana, Montana.

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

70/100

30% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Ronan, Montana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$24k
Comfortable $39k$58k
Luxury $73k+$113k+
Elite (Top 5%) $86k+$133k+
Affordability Ratio

72%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

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Premium Lean79%
RisksNeutralGrowth
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3
Positive
12
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

10.9mi

Gas

4 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

0.3mi

Airport

SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International

383.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Ronan, MT

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf2Nearest 2.3 mi
Camping14Nearest 15.8 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$41k+14.1%
45% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$401k
39% below US avg
College Educated
15.0%
57% below US avg
WFH
5.3%
63% below US avg
Homeownership
56.6%
13% below US avg
Median Home
$202k
28% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 70% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−44.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−51.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.02 / 1k Residents24% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−37.9%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.75 / 1k Residents26% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.79 / 1k Residents33% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+5Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Ronan, Montana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.5% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (120% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season171 days234 frost-free
Annual Rainfall22.6"
Elevation3,048 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great2020 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,267/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
PoorInland Flooding, Earthquake, Cold Wave, Wildfire, Avalanche
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 102 mi · coast 384 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$23.0M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T14:49:03.000Z

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