State Senate District 49, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
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
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
21,275 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,755 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$397,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$658 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,075 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 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 1 10 24
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 1 5 35
Apr 1 2 42
May 2 1 50
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 54
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 52% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 8%

Schools

Woodman 7-8
5 miles, SE 3.2 star
Woodman School
5 miles, SE 2.8 star
Lolo Middle School
13 miles, SE 2.3 star
Lolo Elementary
13 miles, SE 1.9 star

Colleges

The University of Montana
18 miles, E 1.9 star
Salish Kootenai College
56 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Community Medical Center
14 miles, E 4.1 star
St Patrick Hospital
17 miles, E 5 star
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital-Cah
39 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
14 miles, E 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
106 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
113 miles, SE 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
130 miles, W 1 star