Polson, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
5,334 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,463 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$321,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$510 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$815 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
5
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

Lake County
4
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 27
Feb 1 10 29
Mar 1 7 37
Apr 2 3 44
May 2 0 52
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 2 9 33
Dec 2 16 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 6, MT State House District 12, MT
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Schools

Linderman School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Polson Middle School
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Polson High School
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Salish Kootenai College
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
Flathead Valley Community College
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
The University of Montana
58 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Luke Community Hospital
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
The Healthcenter
38 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Missoula International Airport
53 miles, S • 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
126 miles, SE • 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
130 miles, SE • 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
143 miles, S • 1 star
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