State Senate District 8, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
19,267 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,621 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$337 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$325 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.7% 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 13 24
Feb 1 10 26
Mar 1 8 33
Apr 1 4 41
May 2 1 50
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 0 54
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 1 9 31
Dec 1 15 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 6%

Schools

East Glacier Park School
4 miles, NE 1.9 star
Browning High School
15 miles, NE 1.4 star
Browning Middle School
15 miles, NE 1 star
KW-VC Elementary
16 miles, NE

Colleges

Blackfeet Community College
16 miles, NE 1 star
Flathead Valley Community College
51 miles, W 1.4 star
Salish Kootenai College
68 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

North Valley Hospital
50 miles, NW 4.1 star
The Healthcenter
51 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Great Falls International Airport
106 miles, SE 1 star
Missoula International Airport
109 miles, SW 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
136 miles, S 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
171 miles, S 1 star