In Petroleum, Montana, the median home price is $212,265, compared with the Montana median of $468,617; median household income is $60,208; the population is 447; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 227.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 16.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Petroleum at a glance
Population
447
Median Household Income
$60,208
Typical Home Value
$212,265
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
227.5
Avg Commute Time
16.2
About Petroleum
Petroleum has a population of 447. The median home value is $212,265, 55% below the Montana median. Median household income is $60,208 (17% below the Montana median). The most populated towns are Winnett South and Winnett North.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Petroleum
2 towns, by population.
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Petroleum at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Petroleum?
- Petroleum has a population of 447 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Petroleum?
- The median home value in Petroleum is $212,265. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Petroleum?
- Median household income in Petroleum is $60,208 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Petroleum in?
- Petroleum is in Montana.
- How many towns are in Petroleum?
- Petroleum contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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