Comparisons
Montana vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: South Dakota and Arkansas
Montana in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Montana peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Montana, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Billings. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Billings rose steadily.
How do development practices in Montana fare in comparison to others in United States? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Montana was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in United States, street construction in Montana has become more disconnected. Montana ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Montana in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Montana is Billings with an SNDi of 2.46, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Billings with an SNDi of 2.46, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Billings, Billings
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Montana rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Montana, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Billings. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Montana follow the same region trend.
To date, Montana is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in United States, the street network in Montana has become more disconnected. Montana ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.