Thompson Falls, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
1,568 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,203 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$182,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$404 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sanders County
3
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

Sanders County
2
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 27
Feb 3 11 29
Mar 3 6 37
Apr 2 1 44
May 3 0 52
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 2 1 44
Nov 3 9 34
Dec 3 19 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 7, MT State House District 13, MT
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Schools

Thompson Falls Elem Schl
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Thompson Falls 7-8
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Thompson Falls High Schl
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Wood Creek Academy- Llc
6 miles, SE • 1 star
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Colleges

Salish Kootenai College
57 miles, E • 1.4 star
Flathead Valley Community College
64 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Clark Fork Valley Hospital
23 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Shoshone Medical Center
37 miles, W • 4.1 star
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
55 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Missoula International Airport
75 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Spokane International Airport
102 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
116 miles, SW • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
172 miles, SE • 1 star
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