Carlton, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
497 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,648 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$626,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$416 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,460 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missoula County
5
Missoula Metro Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missoula County
7
Missoula Metro Area
7
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 24
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 1 5 35
Apr 1 2 43
May 2 1 50
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 54
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 12 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 7%

Schools

Florence-Carlton HS
4 miles, SW 3.7 star
Florence-Carlton El Schl
4 miles, SW 4.1 star
Florence-Carlton 7-8
4 miles, SW 3.2 star
Lolo Elementary
5 miles, N 1.9 star

Colleges

The University of Montana
12 miles, NE 1.9 star
Salish Kootenai College
63 miles, N 1.4 star
Montana Technological University
86 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Community Medical Center
10 miles, NE 4.1 star
St Patrick Hospital
13 miles, NE 5 star
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital-Cah
31 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
16 miles, N 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
90 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
99 miles, SE 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
138 miles, E 1 star