Valley County Summary

Life in Valley County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Valley County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Valley County:

  • The population in Valley County is 7,552.

  • The median home value in Valley County is $197,615.

  • The median income in Valley County is $59,725.

  • The median rent in Valley County is $675.

  • The unemployment rate in Valley County is 4.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Valley County is 12.3%.

  • The average high in Valley County is 63.2° and there are 30.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Valley County

List Of Cities & Towns in Valley County

Glasgow, MT Population 3,208

St. Marie, MT Population 428

Frazer, MT Population 365

Nashua, MT Population 314

Hinsdale, MT Population 239

Fort Peck, MT Population 200

Opheim, MT Population 100

Map Of Valley County

Valley County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Valley County is 63.2°.

  • There are 63.82 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 30.2 inches of rain each year with 9.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:36 hours of sun each day in Valley County.

StatValley County
Mean High63.2
Nice Days63.82
Rainfall30.2
Snowfall9.0
Sunny_hours5:36
63.2°
Average High
30.2
Inches of Rain

Valley County Photos

Googie Architecture In Glasgowc Mt
Source: Wikipedia User Mcheath | GFDL

Valley County Demographics

Population over time in Valley County

The current population in Valley County is 7,552. The population has increased 1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,553 1.7%
2021 7,424 -0.6%
2020 7,471 -

Gender in Valley County

  • Valley County is 48.9% female with 3,690 female residents.

  • Valley County is 51.1% male with 3,862 male residents.

Female
48.9% (3,690)
Male
51.1% (3,862)
Gender Valley County MT USA
Female 48.9% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 51.1% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Valley County

Valley County is:

  • 84.4% White with 6,374 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 29 African American residents.

  • 7.8% American Indian with 592 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 4 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 28 Other residents.

  • 4.2% Two Or More with 320 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 205 Hispanic residents.

White
84.4% (6,374)
African American
0.4% (29)
American Indian
7.8% (592)
Asian
0.1% (4)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (28)
Two Or More
4.2% (320)
Hispanic
2.7% (205)

Table: Valley County By Race

Race Valley County MT USA
White 84.4% 84.6% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 0.5% 12.1%
American Indian 7.8% 5.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.2% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.7% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Valley County, Montana

  • 3.4% of households in Valley County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Valley County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Valley County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Valley County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Valley County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Valley County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Valley County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Valley County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Valley County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Valley County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (258)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (349)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (623)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (701)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.8% (1,196)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (1,282)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.3% (1,308)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.7% (1,036)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7% (503)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (290)
Income Valley County MT USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 8.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.8% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 18.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.3% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.7% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 7.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 7.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Valley County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Valley County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Valley County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Valley County completed high school / ged.

  • 33.0% of adults in Valley County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Valley County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Valley County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Valley County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Valley County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Valley County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (75)
9-12th Grade
6% (453)
High School / GED
28% (2,190)
Some College
33% (2,492)
Associate's Degree
11% (830)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (1,283)
Master's Degree
2% (151)
Professional Degree
1% (75)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Valley County MT USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 28% 26%
Some College 33% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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