Montana’s Sleaziest Towns? A Look At The State’s Wealth Divide

I was one of those kids that grew up on the "wrong side" of town.

The truth, there was nothing wrong with my side of town, it was just older and less developed when it came to retail, however, when you're 12 and live in the 80s you think that being so far away from the nearest mall is the worst thing ever.

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I bring this up because someone decided to put together a list of the "sleaziest towns in Montana" and I don't know how I feel about that. You know the saying, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Who are we to say something is sleazy? I mean, that's a pretty bold statement.

The Divide: Wealth vs. Everyday Lives in Montana

Yeah, I get it, we're home to places like the Yellowstone Club and many millionaires and a few billionaires call Montana home, but most of us are just working men and women and do the best we can.

The truth, most of us can relate to the towns that make the sleazy list over the places that have private gates.

Behind the List: Understanding the Data on Sleaziness

So, which towns are on the sleazy list? How did they get on the list? Was there some sort of data backed conclusion? Great questions!

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The data came from factors such as crime, unemployment, and drug use. Once again, this is not my list, I didn't put it together, and I'm not endorsing it in anyway, but if you are curious...read more below.