Cost of Living in Heron, MT
Population: 312 | Montana
Heron is 7% more expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Heron, MT: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 107, Heron, MT is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 7% more expensive than the national average and 18% above the Montana state average of 89. Heron is a small community of 312 residents.
The median household income in Heron is $29,357, which is 61% lower than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Heron. The area sees an average annual temperature of 38.6°F, with summers averaging 57°F and winters around 23°F. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches spread over roughly 170 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $29,357
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -61%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $415,400
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,068/mo
Climate in Heron
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 28 | 34 | 40 | 50 | 58 | 70 | 69 | 59 | 44 | 32 | 27 |
| Avg °F | 23 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 43 | 50 | 61 | 60 | 51 | 38 | 28 | 22 |
| Low °F | 19 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 36 | 42 | 52 | 51 | 44 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| Rain" | 5.9 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 |