State Senate District 47, 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 5/10
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
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
20,704 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,534 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$365,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$541 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$953 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 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 13 25
Feb 1 10 29
Mar 1 7 36
Apr 1 2 44
May 2 0 52
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 1 9 32
Dec 1 15 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 8%

Schools

St Ignatius High School
4 miles, N 3.2 star
St Ignatius Elementary School
4 miles, N 1.9 star

Colleges

Salish Kootenai College
23 miles, N 1.4 star
The University of Montana
28 miles, S 1.9 star
Flathead Valley Community College
68 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

St Luke Community Hospital
18 miles, N 3.2 star
St Patrick Hospital
27 miles, S 5 star
Community Medical Center
29 miles, S 4.1 star
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
29 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
24 miles, SW 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
109 miles, SE 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
118 miles, S 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
128 miles, E 1 star