State Senate District 46, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
20,391 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,258 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$447,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$595 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$946 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 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 1 10 24
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 1 6 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 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 7%

Schools

Seeley Lake Elementary
7 miles, E 2.8 star
Seeley Lake 7-8
7 miles, E 3.7 star
Seeley-Swan High School
7 miles, E 3.7 star
Sunset School
18 miles, S

Colleges

The University of Montana
27 miles, SW 1.9 star
Salish Kootenai College
39 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

St Patrick Hospital
26 miles, SW 5 star
Community Medical Center
30 miles, SW 4.1 star
St Luke Community Hospital
35 miles, N 3.2 star
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
45 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
28 miles, W 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
86 miles, SE 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
98 miles, S 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
108 miles, E 1 star