State Senate District 2, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
23,147 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,403 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$473,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$495 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$879 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 23
Feb 1 10 26
Mar 1 7 33
Apr 2 2 41
May 2 0 50
Jun 3 0 57
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 53
Oct 1 1 42
Nov 2 10 31
Dec 2 21 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Schools

West Glacier School
9 miles, S 3.7 star
Glacier Gateway Elem
17 miles, SW 1.9 star
Columbia Falls High Schl
17 miles, SW 3.7 star
Ruder Elementary
17 miles, SW 4.1 star

Colleges

Flathead Valley Community College
28 miles, SW 1.4 star
Blackfeet Community College
49 miles, SE 1 star
Salish Kootenai College
69 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

North Valley Hospital
19 miles, SW 4.1 star
The Healthcenter
29 miles, SW 4.1 star
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
29 miles, SW 5 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
117 miles, SW 1.4 star
Great Falls International Airport
147 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
169 miles, S 1 star
Spokane International Airport
173 miles, W 1.9 star