Libby, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
2,948 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,261 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$218,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$522 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln 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

Lincoln County
3
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 26
Feb 1 8 30
Mar 1 4 37
Apr 1 1 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 2 7 34
Dec 2 19 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 1, MT State House District 1, MT
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Schools

Libby Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Libby High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Libby Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Flathead Valley Community College
58 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Idaho College
76 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Bonner General Hospital
46 miles, W • 4.1 star
North Valley Hospital
56 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Spokane International Airport
106 miles, W • 1.9 star
Missoula International Airport
122 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
155 miles, SW • 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
204 miles, SE • 1 star
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