Paradise, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
66 332.4M (US)
Median Age
72.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$500,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$602 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$736 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sanders County
3
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

Sanders County
2
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 28
Feb 2 10 31
Mar 2 5 38
Apr 2 1 46
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 3 8 35
Dec 2 19 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 7%

Schools

Plains High School
7 miles, N 3.7 star
Plains Elementary School
7 miles, N 4.6 star
Plains 7-8
7 miles, N 2.8 star
Superior High School
14 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

Salish Kootenai College
35 miles, E 1.4 star
The University of Montana
53 miles, SE 1.9 star
Flathead Valley Community College
62 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Clark Fork Valley Hospital
7 miles, N 3.2 star
St Luke Community Hospital
34 miles, E 3.2 star
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
36 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
46 miles, SE 1.4 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
126 miles, W 1 star
Spokane International Airport
129 miles, NW 1.9 star
Helena Regional Airport
143 miles, SE 1 star