Brockway, MT

Brockway zipcode lists 131 residents in the 2000 census with 18.8% below poverty. Per capital income is $17,492. THE AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS $23,438 COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE OF $41,994. Average family income in Brockway area is $27,188 compared to $50,046 as the national average. Would they consider themselves poor? No, but they would gladly take some rain or moisture of any kind right now. It could improve prospects for the future. Are they lacking in resources in this remote area of eastern MT - yes, especially in services others take for granted like dentist and doctors. Are they poor in spirit? No. They would help a neighbor or a stranger in need any day of the week. I’m proud to know them and call them friends.

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