The Town FilesKing Arthur Park, Montana
Community in Gallatin County · population 1,549 (2020 Census)
- Household income
- $109,106
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 91 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 32.4
King Arthur Park is a community of 1,549 people in Gallatin County, Montana. It ranks more upscale than 98% of Montana towns, more of a college town than 95% of Montana towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Montana towns.
How King Arthur Park ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
Median rent is $2,223 a month. 61.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | King Arthur Park | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $2,223 | $893 |
| Median household income | $109,106 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 61.7% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in King Arthur Park
| People | King Arthur Park | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.6% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 15.8 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 86.6% |
Weather in King Arthur Park
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 15.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 91.3 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 180 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of King Arthur Park since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Montana town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 15, 1960 about 3.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 1960.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 30, 2010.
Severe weather in Gallatin County since 1996
Gallatin County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2020 | Fire | FM-5346: Bridger Foothills Fire |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| July 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | DR-1385: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Gallatin County
Gallatin County had 73,217 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,213 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in King Arthur Park itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near King Arthur Park
- Four Corners, MT2.4 mi · 5,901 people · home $648,400
- Bozeman, MT3.8 mi · 53,293 people · home $687,900
- Gallatin Gateway, MT6.3 mi · 967 people · home $814,400
- Belgrade, MT8.4 mi · 10,460 people · home $535,200
- Churchill, MT10.5 mi · 1,030 people · home $690,600
- Manhattan, MT16.5 mi · 2,086 people · home $517,800
- Three Forks, MT25.6 mi · 1,989 people · home $395,800
- Livingston, MT27.7 mi · 8,040 people · home $392,400
King Arthur Park questions
Is King Arthur Park, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, King Arthur Park scores better for retirees than 37% of Montana towns and quieter than 10%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
What is the weather like in King Arthur Park?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.8 inches of precipitation a year and 91.3 inches of snow.
Does King Arthur Park get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of King Arthur Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 15, 1960. The typical Montana town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)