Montana ranks 34th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.6%. The study is based on a total of 419,975 Montanan households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
6,900 households in Montana received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Montana varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Montana.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Montana?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
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Anaconda-Deer Lodge County |
1.6% |
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County ranks 58th of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 3,984 Montanan households in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County. |
Billings |
1.6% |
Billings ranks 56th of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 45,722 Montanan households in Billings. |
Bozeman |
0.7% |
Bozeman ranks 32nd of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 18,114 Montanan households in Bozeman. |
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) |
1.4% |
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) ranks 52nd of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 14,909 Montanan households in Butte-Silver Bow (balance). |
Great Falls |
1.1% |
Great Falls ranks 42nd of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 25,737 Montanan households in Great Falls. |
Havre |
2.2% |
Havre ranks 65th of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 4,026 Montanan households in Havre. |
Helena Valley West Central |
1.2% |
Helena Valley West Central ranks 44th of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 3,126 Montanan households in Helena Valley West Central. |
Helena |
1.7% |
Helena ranks 60th of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 13,570 Montanan households in Helena. |
Kalispell |
1.5% |
Kalispell ranks 53rd of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 8,787 Montanan households in Kalispell. |
Missoula |
1.2% |
Missoula ranks 45th of 87 among cities in Montana based on a sample of 30,914 Montanan households in Missoula. |
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See Food Stamp StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
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1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Montana in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.