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Wise River, MT

Wise River, MT.

Population: 231 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wise River, MT is $581,622 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.30M after a median 89 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$581,622

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$581,622
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+18.9%
5-year appreciation
+46.8%
10-year appreciation
+142.0%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$581,622
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.30M
Median list price
$850,000
Median price per sqft
$460
1-year sale-price change
+271.1%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$827/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$973/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,082/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,498/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,809/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.0 : 1
Schools include
Wise River School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.0%
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)

Average annual temperature
37.0°F
Average high
50.0°F
Average low
24.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
13
Days with Good air quality
324
Days with Moderate air quality
18
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Big Hole National Battlefield (20 mi)
National parks include
Big Hole National Battlefield, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Wise River Airport (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
STEELE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, GRANITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, BARRETT HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+26 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
23.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,764
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,141
Average weekly wage
$915
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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

How it compares

Wise RiverState medianUS median
Median home value$581,622$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$1.30M$499,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,764$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 Wise River, MT?
$581,622.
What is the median sale price in Wise River, MT?
$1.30M.
How long do homes take to sell in Wise River, MT?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Wise River, MT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,082/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wise River, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Wise River, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wise River, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wise River, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wise River, MT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Wise River, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 13. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wise River, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Wise River

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