City safety & data profile

BozemanMT

Bozeman, MT is a 43K-resident city in Gallatin County with a median household income of $85,747.

Gallatin County, Montana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bozeman, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bozeman has a population larger than 76% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $687,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

43K
Population
Top 24%
By size
$85,747
Median income
$687,900
Median home
13.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Bozeman

Bozeman posts a median household income higher than 56% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bozeman area.

Top 44%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bozeman

Where Bozeman income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$85,747 Top 44% higher than 56% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bozeman, MT beyond the headline numbers

Bozeman sits inside Gallatin County, Montana, at roughly 45.68°N, -111.04°W. Population 43,405, $85,747 median household income. Median home value $687,900, median rent $1,717. Poverty rate 13.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bozeman's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 28.6%, then binge drinking at 25.2%. 1 hospital in/around Bozeman, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bozeman from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
43,405
Bozeman
Median Income
$85,747
+26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$687,900
+202% vs avg
Median Age
28.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Gallatin County) - Bozeman's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
124K+36%
Median Income
$93,528+77%
Median Home Value
$667,600+155%
Poverty Rate
9.5%-33%
Unemployment
2.3%-66%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bozeman, MT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,717/mo
Poverty Rate
13.7% -4% vs avg
Unemployment 3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 65.1%
Work From Home 16.1%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 86.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
28.6%
Binge Drinking
25.2%
Obesity
22%
High Blood Pressure
19.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Physical Inactivity
13.5%
Current Asthma
11.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.1%
Current Smoking
9.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.9%
Annual Checkup 65.1%

Other Measures

Diabetes
5.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
3.3%
Stroke
1.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BOZEMAN HEALTH DEACONESS HOSPITAL
BOZEMAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bozeman, MT?
Bozeman, MT has a population of 43,405 people, located in Gallatin County, Montana.
What is the median household income in Bozeman?
The median household income in Bozeman, MT is $85,747 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.7%.
What is the median home value in Bozeman?
The median home value in Bozeman, MT is $687,900. Median rent is $1,717/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bozeman?
The top health indicators in Bozeman include Short Sleep Duration (28.6%), Binge Drinking (25.2%), Obesity (22%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bozeman?
Bozeman has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bozeman?
The median age in Bozeman, MT is 28.9 years. 65.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bozeman, MT is located in Gallatin County, Montana. With a population of 43K and a $85,747 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and binge drinking. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bozeman area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Bozeman's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Bozeman area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Bozeman against Montana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Montana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Gallatin County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.