Flathead County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
108,445 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,327 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$467,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$558 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$920 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kalispell Urban Area
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

Kalispell Urban Area
6
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 23
Feb 1 10 26
Mar 1 7 34
Apr 2 2 41
May 2 0 50
Jun 3 0 57
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 0 53
Oct 1 1 42
Nov 2 9 31
Dec 2 20 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 7%

Schools

Deer Park School
6 miles, W 4.1 star
Deer Park 7-8
6 miles, W 3.7 star
Cayuse Prairie School
6 miles, SW 3.7 star
Cayuse Prairie 7-8
6 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

Flathead Valley Community College
14 miles, W 1.4 star
Salish Kootenai College
48 miles, SW 1.4 star
Blackfeet Community College
51 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

The Healthcenter
14 miles, W 4.1 star
North Valley Hospital
14 miles, NW 4.1 star
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
43 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
95 miles, SW 1.4 star
Great Falls International Airport
136 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
152 miles, S 1 star
Spokane International Airport
168 miles, W 1.9 star