The Sanctuary Index

North America

Bozeman

Montana · United States

Sanctuary Score

76 / 100

#43 in the Americas

Montana's tech-and-trout boomtown where Yellowstone access, Bridger Bowl, and a fast-growing remote-work crowd reshape an old college town faster than infrastructure can keep up.

A vintage bus with snowcapped mountains beyond — Bozeman, Montana
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A home beneath the mountains — Bozeman, Montana
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A river running through green country under big sky — Bozeman, Montana
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The ten pillars

Each scored 1–10 by hand. Their sum is the Sanctuary Score.

Nature10 / 10
Walkability7 / 10
Food7 / 10
Healthcare7 / 10
Climate stability5 / 10
Air & water9 / 10
Safety8 / 10
Connectivity7 / 10
Community7 / 10
Beauty9 / 10

At a glance

Tracked separately from the score — these describe the place, they don't rank it.

Climate
Temperate
Sensory load
3/10 · calm
Cost
$$$
~$1900/mo · 1BR
Expat community
Low

Sources

Scores are set by hand against cited public sources — the curation stays auditable.

Is Bozeman your sanctuary?

The Index says life is good here. The assessment tells you whether it fits the way your nervous system actually works.

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