Missoula, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
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
75,600 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,329 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$427,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$703 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,042 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missoula County
5
Missoula Metro 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

Missoula County
7
Missoula Metro Area
7
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 23
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 1 5 35
Apr 1 2 43
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 11 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 56% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 48, MT State House District 95, MT
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Schools

Sussex School
<1 miles, S
Lowell School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Franklin School
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

The University of Montana
2 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Salish Kootenai College
50 miles, N • 1.4 star
Montana Technological University
92 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Patrick Hospital
1 miles, SE • 5 star
Community Medical Center
3 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital-Cah
44 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Missoula International Airport
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
97 miles, SE • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
98 miles, SE • 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
132 miles, E • 1 star
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