Bear Dance, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
262 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,458 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$570,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$421 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,302 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
5
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
4
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 24
Feb 1 9 27
Mar 1 7 34
Apr 2 2 42
May 2 0 50
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 1 0 53
Oct 2 1 42
Nov 2 7 31
Dec 2 16 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Schools

Bigfork High School
11 miles, N 3.7 star
Bigfork Elementary
12 miles, N 3.7 star
Bigfork 7-8
12 miles, N 2.8 star
Dayton School
12 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Salish Kootenai College
21 miles, SW 1.4 star
Flathead Valley Community College
26 miles, N 1.4 star
Blackfeet Community College
65 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

Providence St Joseph Medical Center
16 miles, SW 4.1 star
The Healthcenter
26 miles, N 4.1 star
St Luke Community Hospital
26 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
68 miles, SW 1.4 star
Great Falls International Airport
127 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
131 miles, SE 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
153 miles, S 1 star