Kila, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
406 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,354 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$355,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$324 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$900 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.9% 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 16 23
Feb 1 9 26
Mar 1 6 34
Apr 2 2 41
May 2 0 50
Jun 3 0 57
Jul 2 0 63
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 53
Oct 1 1 42
Nov 2 8 31
Dec 2 20 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 8%

Schools

Kila School
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
Kila 7-8
<1 miles, E 2.8 star
Summit Preparatory School
3 miles, N 5 star
Smith Valley Primary Schl
4 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Flathead Valley Community College
10 miles, NE 1.4 star
Salish Kootenai College
40 miles, S 1.4 star
Blackfeet Community College
74 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

The Healthcenter
10 miles, E 4.1 star
North Valley Hospital
19 miles, NE 4.1 star
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
34 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
85 miles, S 1.4 star
Spokane International Airport
146 miles, W 1.9 star
Great Falls International Airport
151 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
157 miles, SE 1 star