State Senate District 48, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
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
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
25,344 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,231 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$386,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$688 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,085 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 28
Mar 1 6 36
Apr 1 2 43
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
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 37% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 11%

Schools

Frenchtown Elementary School
3 miles, N 2.8 star
Frenchtown Intermediate School
3 miles, N 1.9 star
Frenchtown 7-8
4 miles, N 2.3 star
Frenchtown High School
4 miles, N 3.7 star

Colleges

The University of Montana
13 miles, SE 1.9 star
Salish Kootenai College
44 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Community Medical Center
12 miles, S 4.1 star
St Patrick Hospital
12 miles, SE 5 star
St Luke Community Hospital
39 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
7 miles, SE 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
108 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
108 miles, SE 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
138 miles, E 1 star