Medicine Lake 60 Below average
Medicine Lake Livability #228 ranked city in Montana#19,443 ranked city in the USARanks better than 33% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Medicine Lake

PROS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Employment Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Housing Housing

    Expensive homes, poor home affordability and an unhealthy real estate market with lower than average home prices could all be reasons why this area received a low housing score.

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      Medicine Lake transportation information

      Statistic Medicine Lake Montana National
      Average one way commute23min18min26min
      Workers who drive to work63.3%75.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.6%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.8%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle2.2%1.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk20.0%5.1%2.8%
      Working from home8.9%6.3%4.6%
      Source: The Medicine Lake, MT data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.