Essex, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
57 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,393 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$329,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$346 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,027 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Flathead County
5
Kalispell Urban 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

Flathead County
6
Kalispell Urban Area
6
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 25
Feb 1 8 28
Mar 1 7 35
Apr 2 2 43
May 2 0 51
Jun 3 0 57
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 55
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 2 8 33
Dec 2 16 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Schools

East Glacier Park School
21 miles, E 1.9 star
West Glacier School
22 miles, NW 3.7 star
Swan River School
23 miles, W 3.7 star
Swan River 7-8
23 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

Blackfeet Community College
33 miles, E 1 star
Flathead Valley Community College
33 miles, W 1.4 star
Salish Kootenai College
53 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

The Healthcenter
33 miles, W 4.1 star
North Valley Hospital
34 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
97 miles, SW 1.4 star
Great Falls International Airport
118 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
139 miles, S 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
169 miles, S 1 star