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Grass Range vs Boulder

Montana Town Comparison

Grass Range
The Little Town with a Big Heart
Boulder
The Gateway to the Elkhorns

A side-by-side comparison to help you decide which Montana community is right for you.

OverviewGrass RangeBoulder
Population1251,201
Elevation3,484 ft4,908 ft
CountyFergus CountyJefferson County
RegionCentral MontanaCentral Montana
Climate
January Avg High39°F33°F
January Avg Low22°F14°F
July Avg High85°F80°F
July Avg Low62°F50°F
Annual Precipitation17.6"17.9"
Annual Snowfall16.0"21.0"
Housing & Cost of Living (ACS 2019–2023)
Typical Home Value$310,165$339,694
Median Rent$900/mo$692/mo
Median Household Income$61,250
Access & Education
Nearest AirportBillings (102 mi)Helena (32 mi)
Zip Code5903259632
School DistrictGrass Range Public SchoolsBoulder Public Schools
Enrollment~50~250

Outdoor Recreation & Attractions (within 30 mi)

Grass Range: 13 sites | Boulder: 99 sites

CategoryGrass RangeBoulder
Campground119
📍 Disc Golf4
🐟 Fishing Access49
Golf23
📜 Historic Site11
♨️ Hot Spring3
🏞️ Lake211
🏛️ Museum118
📍 Nature Reserve34
🎣 River1
🌳 State Park5
🥾 Trailhead7
👀 Viewpoint3
💧 Waterfall1
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