Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Cut Bank

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Cut Bank is $988 per month, and the median household income is $49,432 per year. About 33% of residents rent their homes, meaning affordable housing options here serve a meaningful share of the community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Cut Bank Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,032 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates vary based on local reporting practices and population size, so they are not directly comparable across cities.

Getting Around Cut Bank

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Cut Bank scores 63 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 47. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller Montana cities without fixed-route public transit.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 11 schools across 4 districts serve Cut Bank, including 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Cut Bank is $49,432 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median market rent is $988 per month, per the same source, which helps put the value of income-restricted units in context.

Affordable and income-based housing in Cut Bank spans 2 properties and 46 total units. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are tied to area income limits, so qualified renters typically pay well below the local market rate.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

None of the HUD-assisted properties in Cut Bank are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, and no units carry a high flood-risk designation according to flood mapping data.