Trout Creek, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
340 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,162 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$226,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.6% 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 65
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 4 9 34
Dec 3 19 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 8%

Schools

Trout Creek School
<1 miles, NW 3.2 star
Trout Creek 7-8
<1 miles, NW 3.2 star
Noxon School
14 miles, N 2.8 star
Noxon 7-8
14 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

North Idaho College
58 miles, W 1.4 star
Flathead Valley Community College
64 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Shoshone Medical Center
32 miles, W 4.1 star
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
39 miles, NE 3.2 star
Clark Fork Valley Hospital
41 miles, SE 3.2 star
Bonner General Hospital
54 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
92 miles, W 1.9 star
Missoula International Airport
94 miles, SE 1.4 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
121 miles, SW 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
189 miles, SE 1 star