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ZIP Code 59242

Sheridan, Montana

FIPS 59242

Juniper

ZIP Code 59242 is in the top 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$154,200

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

55

Median Age

62.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$154,200

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,375

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.2

Lower than 86%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

3

Avg Temperature (°F)

41

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

192.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

15.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 59242: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 59242?
The median home value in ZIP Code 59242 is $154,200, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 59242?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 59242 is $1,375, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 59242 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 59242 cost about 1.2× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 59242?
ZIP Code 59242 averages 41°F year-round, summer highs near 80.1°F, winter lows around 3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 59242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 59242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88 (higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →