Florence, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
993 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,850 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$460,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$694 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ravalli County
2
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

Ravalli County
2
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 24
Feb 1 9 27
Mar 1 7 35
Apr 1 2 42
May 2 1 50
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 0 54
Oct 1 0 43
Nov 2 7 31
Dec 2 16 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 6%

Schools

Florence-Carlton El Schl
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star
Florence-Carlton HS
<1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Florence-Carlton 7-8
<1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Lone Rock School
7 miles, S 3.7 star

Colleges

The University of Montana
16 miles, NE 1.9 star
Salish Kootenai College
67 miles, N 1.4 star
Montana Technological University
84 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Community Medical Center
14 miles, NE 4.1 star
St Patrick Hospital
17 miles, NE 5 star
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital-Cah
27 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
20 miles, N 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
89 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
100 miles, SE 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
140 miles, E 1 star