South Hills, Montana

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Population in 2010: 517.
Males: 272  (52.6%)
Females: 245  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

47.3 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $75,311
South Hills:

$75,311
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,483

South Hills CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $425,129
South Hills:

$425,129
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $749,965; detached houses: $748,258
March 2022 cost of living index in South Hills: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.6%

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  • Races in South Hills, MT (2022)
    • 61194.6%White alone
    • 182.8%Hispanic
    • 111.7%Two or more races

Races in South Hills detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: English (23.2%), European (8.6%), Irish (7.6%), American (6.4%), German (4.9%), Norwegian (3.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

3 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.5%
Montana:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,343 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,963 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (73.6 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (484.1 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (901.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Helena, MT (1.8 miles ),
Montana City, MT (1.8 miles ),
East Helena, MT (2.1 miles ),
Helena West Side, MT (2.2 miles ),
Helena Valley Southeast, MT (2.3 miles ),
Clancy, MT (2.4 miles ),
Helena Valley West Central, MT (2.7 miles ),
Helena Valley Northeast, MT (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 46.56 N, Longitude: 112.00 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in South Hills, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in South Hills, MT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Montana:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.2. This is about average.

City:

71.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.130. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.130
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.461. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.461
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2006 was 27.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.44. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.44
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2001 was 0.141. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.141
U.S.:

0.009

Earthquake activity:

South Hills-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 914% 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 152.2 miles away from South Hills 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 192.6 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 35.4 miles away from South Hills center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 209.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 143.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 84.8 miles away from the city 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 Jefferson County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near South Hills:

  • BIG SKY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • ST PETERS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • HOSPICE OF ST PETERS COMM HOSP (Hospital, about 2 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • ST PETER'S HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • COONEY CONVALESCENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • HOMELINK OF ST PETER'S (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; HELENA, MT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Hills:

  • Montana State University (about 77 miles; Bozeman, MT; Full-time enrollment: 12,942)
  • The University of Montana (about 97 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 175 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 190 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • North Idaho College (about 239 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • University of Idaho (about 239 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 240 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)

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Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.1 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

84.0%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in South Hills:

Marital status in South Hills, MT
  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 71.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.4%
  • Divorced: 1.3%

For population 25 years and over in South Hills:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 59.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 6.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Hills, MT (based on Jefferson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9903
Evangelical Protestant73511
Other5773
Mainline Protestant2344
None8,870-
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

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Jefferson County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Jefferson County:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

13.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jefferson County:

7.5%
State:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

22.3%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jefferson County:

6.9%
Montana:

10.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in South Hills:

  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KBLL (1240 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: HOLTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KCAP (1340 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KXTL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KEIN (1310 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: MUNSON RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Hills:

  • KVCM (103.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KBLL-FM (99.5 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: HOLTER BROASDCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMTX-FM (105.3 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • K246AC (97.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: LAST CHANCE PUBLIC RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • K251AC (98.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS-MT UNIV. SYSTEM)
  • KZMT (101.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KUHM (91.7 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KHKR-FM (104.1 FM; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • K210BF (89.9 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KAPC (91.3 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KOPR (94.1 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KMBR (95.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • K213CJ (90.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: MONTANA CHRISTIAN RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KAAR (92.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KIKF (104.9 FM; CASCADE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP INC.)
  • KINX (107.3 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP INC.)
  • K213CB (90.5 FM; DEER LODGE, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around South Hills:

  • KHBB-LP (Channel 21; HELENA, MT; Owner: KFBB CORPORATION)
  • KMTF (Channel 10; HELENA, MT; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K36CX (Channel 36; CLANCY, MT; Owner: BOULDER TV TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Hills, MT
  • 51.4%Utility gas
  • 31.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.5%Wood
  • 6.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Hills, MT
  • 100.0%Utility gas


South Hills compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

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  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Sweden (population 500+)"
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