Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $932,818 (it was $231,900 in 2000)
Big Sky:
$932,818
MT:
$366,400
Mean prices in 2022:all housing units: $940,211; detached houses: over $1,000,000; townhouses or other attached units: $403,034; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $801,761; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $394,772
Median gross rent in 2022: $1,767.
March 2022 cost of living index in Big Sky: 100.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.5%
(8.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.0% for two or more races residents)
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Ancestries: Irish (18.0%), German (12.0%), English (8.6%), Italian (7.1%), Scotch-Irish (6.8%), European (6.0%).
Current Local Time: MST time zone
Elevation: 3220 feet
Land area: 228.1 square miles.
Population density: 10 people per square mile (very low).
300 residents are foreign born (6.2% Latin America, 3.4% Europe).
This place:
10.2%
Montana:
2.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,164 (0.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,556 (0.4%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Idaho Falls, ID (128.2 miles , pop. 50,730).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (492.1 miles , pop. 259,628).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (813.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).
Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.8%)
Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
Waiters and waitresses (6.6%)
Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (3.3%)
Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.8%)
Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
Carpenters (5.0%)
Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.4%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Waiters and waitresses (13.1%)
Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.9%)
Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.6%)
Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.3%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.2%)
Average climate in Big Sky, Montana
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Earthquake activity:
Big Sky-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 1071% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 58.0 miles away from Big Sky center, causing $26,000,000 total damage On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 148.2 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 49.6 miles away from Big Sky center On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 195.2 miles away from Big Sky center On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 62.6 miles away from the city center On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 455.3 miles away from Big Sky center Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Gallatin County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3 Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Notable locations in Big Sky: Karst Power Plant (A), Michel Ranch (B), B K Ranch (C), Porcupine Ranch (D), Rainbow Ranch (E), Red Cliff Camp (F), Shady Rest Camp (G), Smith Ranch (H), Big Sky Ski Area (I), Crail Ranch (J), Moose Flat Campground (K), Big Sky Golf Course (L), Windy Pass Forest Service Station (M), Ousel Falls Recreation Site (N), Moose Creek Flat Recreation Site (O), McGill Campground (P), State Game Range Headquarters (Q), Porcupine Forest Service Station (R), Karst Ranch (S), Lazy T 4 Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes: Hidden Lakes (A), Lake Levinsky (B), Deer Lake (C), Lake Elsie (D), Shadow Lake (E), Ulerys Lakes (F), Dudley Lake (G), Moon Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Rivers and creeks: Asbestos Creek (A), Beaver Creek (B), Buck Creek (C), Burnt Creek (D), Swan Creek (E), Tamphery Creek (F), Fourth Creek (G), Third Creek (H), Second Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Hotels: Best Western Buck's T-4 Lodge & Restaurant - Main Dining Room & Lounge (USHighway 191) (1), Snowcrest (1 Lone Mountain Trail) (2), Big Horn Condominiums (Big Sky Resort) (3), Best Western Buck's T-4 Lodge & Restaurant - Mike Scholz Proprietor (USHighway 191) (4), Cinnamon Lodge (Highway 191) (5), Corral Steak House & Motel (Highway 191) (6), Best Western Buck's T-4 Lodge & Restaurant - Rafters Grill (USHighway 191) (7), Comfort Inn at Big Sky (USHighway 191) (8), Rainbow Ranch Lodge (42950 Gallatin Road) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map
Gallatin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Big Sky and their reported violations in the past:
BIG SKY COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DIST 363 (Population served: 4,132, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from JAN-17-2012 to JAN-17-2012), St Public Notif requested (JAN-17-2012), St Compliance achieved (FEB-06-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-26-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from SEP-26-2008 to SEP-26-2008), St Public Notif received (SEP-29-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2009)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from SEP-17-2005 to SEP-17-2005), St Public Notif requested (SEP-17-2005), St Public Notif received (SEP-27-2005), St Compliance achieved (3 times from OCT-03-2005 to MAY-29-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2014, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-23-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2014)
One routine major monitoring violation
3 minor monitoring violations
6 regular monitoring violations
ANDESITE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 450, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In JUL-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-12-2012), St Public Notif requested (NOV-20-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-20-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-24-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from NOV-24-2010 to NOV-24-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-22-2010)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-26-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from JUL-26-2007 to JUL-26-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-08-2007), St Compliance achieved (NOV-08-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
Failure to Notify Other PWS - In NOV-01-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-21-2010), St Public Notif requested (DEC-21-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2012)
Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-13-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-10-2011)
2 routine major monitoring violations
One minor monitoring violation
LOWER PIONEER MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In DEC-01-2010, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-27-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-27-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-02-2011)
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-12-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-12-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-12-2011), St Public Notif received (FEB-21-2012)
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JAN-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-19-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-19-2008), St Compliance achieved (JAN-23-2008)
One routine major monitoring violation
One minor monitoring violation
48 regular monitoring violations
WHITEWATER INN (Population served: 155, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-11-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from JUL-11-2008 to JUL-11-2008), St Other (NOV-19-2008), St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAR-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-09-2009)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-13-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from JUN-13-2008 to JUN-13-2008), St Other (NOV-19-2008), St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAR-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-09-2009)
MCL, Acute (TCR) - In MAY-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-16-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-16-2008), St Boil Water Order (MAY-16-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-16-2008), St Public Notif received (MAY-21-2008), St Other (NOV-19-2008), St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAR-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-09-2009)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-27-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from MAY-27-2008 to MAY-27-2008), St Public Notif received (JUL-17-2008), St Other (NOV-19-2008), St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAR-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-09-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In JUL-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-02-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-02-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-23-2012)
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-27-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (2 times from APR-01-2008 to APR-09-2009)
ANTLER RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Population served: 45, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
304 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:
2.1 people
Montana:
2.4 people
Percentage of family households:
This place:
49.3%
Whole state:
62.8%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:
8.7%
Whole state:
6.7%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households
132 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
Banks with branches in Big Sky (2011 data):
First Security Bank: Big Sky Branch at 78 Meadow Village Drive, branch established on 2005/12/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $565.8 mil, Deposits: $494.4 mil, headquarters in Bozeman, MT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Inter-Mountain Bancorp., Inc.
American Bank: Big Sky Branch at 1700 Big Sky Road, branch established on 1999/01/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $332.3 mil, Deposits: $276.6 mil, headquarters in Bozeman, MT, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Guaranty Development Company
Big Sky Western Bank: Big Sky Branch at 55 Lone Peak Drive, branch established on 1999/06/17. Info updated 2011/08/02: Bank assets: $386.2 mil, Deposits: $221.5 mil, headquarters in Bozeman, MT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
Religion statistics for Big Sky, MT (based on Gallatin County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
12,099
62
Catholic
6,400
6
Mainline Protestant
5,833
17
Other
4,409
21
Black Protestant
120
1
Orthodox
50
1
None
60,602
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Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 34 took place in 2004, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (49.0%), and Structure Fires (35.1%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Big Sky, MT
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Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 34 took place in 2004, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (49.0%), and Structure Fires (35.1%).
