The Richest City in Montana May Surprise You

No, the richest city in Montana is not Big Sky. . . and it's not Bozeman either. In fact they didn't even make the list.  To determine the richest cities in Montana HomeSnacks factored in poverty level, median household income, unemployment rate.

Here's the list of 10 richest cities in Montana:

10. Columbia Falls

Population: 5,225
Rank Last Year: 15 (Up 5)
Median Income: $47,716
Unemployment Rate: 2.6%
Poverty Rate: 12.7%

9. Laurel

Population: 6,849
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Income: $50,541
Unemployment Rate: 3.3%
Poverty Rate: 7.3%

8. Red Lodge

Population: 2,277
Rank Last Year: 12 (Up 4)
Median Income: $49,450
Unemployment Rate: 0.0%
Poverty Rate: 14.3%

7. Glasgow

Population: 3,348
Rank Last Year: 2 (Down 5)
Median Income: $62,300
Unemployment Rate: 6.2%
Poverty Rate: 5.7%

6. Billings

Population: 109,431
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Income: $57,172
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
Poverty Rate: 10.2%

5. Colstrip

Population: 2,446
Rank Last Year: 8 (Up 3)
Median Income: $87,188
Unemployment Rate: 5.4%
Poverty Rate: 5.9%

4. Miles City

Population: 8,576
Rank Last Year: 7 (Up 3)
Median Income: $54,746
Unemployment Rate: 2.6%
Poverty Rate: 11.8%

3. Glendive

Population: 5,232
Rank Last Year: 4 (Up 1)
Median Income: $50,681
Unemployment Rate: 1.9%
Poverty Rate: 10.4%

2. Belgrade

Population: 8,345
Rank Last Year: 5 (Up 3)
Median Income: $58,146
Unemployment Rate: 2.5%
Poverty Rate: 6.5%

1. Sidney

Population: 6,475
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Income: $60,716
Unemployment Rate: 1.6%
Poverty Rate: 4.7%