Living in Petroleum County, Montana
Petroleum County is a county in Montana with a population of around 475. The main communities are Winnett.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $490/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $201K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.0%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 35°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Petroleum County, Montana
Home price trend in Petroleum County
Top Cities and towns in Petroleum County
Winnett
Population: 182
Home price:$167,929
Demographics & Amenities in Petroleum County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
2.99
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Petroleum County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Petroleum County
Average Summer temperature
85°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
9.82 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Petroleum County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
58.9%
Total Employer Establishments
39,505
Poverty (%)
11.9%
Unemployment rate (%)
2%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Petroleum County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inPetroleum County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Petroleum County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
3.91/ per 1000
Burglary
0/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
3.91/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Petroleum County