Olney, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
124 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$19,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$312,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$317 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$558 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 17 24
Feb 1 10 28
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 2 2 44
May 2 0 52
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 55
Oct 2 1 43
Nov 2 10 32
Dec 2 21 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 6%

Schools

Bissell School
13 miles, S 2.8 star
Bissell 7-8
13 miles, S 3.2 star
Whitefish Middle 5-8
14 miles, SE 3.7 star
Whitefish High School
15 miles, SE 3.7 star

Colleges

Flathead Valley Community College
25 miles, S 1.4 star
Salish Kootenai College
69 miles, S 1.4 star
Blackfeet Community College
72 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

North Valley Hospital
16 miles, S 4.1 star
The Healthcenter
26 miles, S 4.1 star
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
46 miles, W 3.2 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
115 miles, S 1.4 star
Spokane International Airport
151 miles, W 1.9 star
Great Falls International Airport
165 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
180 miles, S 1 star