Flathead County, MT

Living in Flathead County

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 38
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 31
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Schools 29
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Residents

100k Population +11k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
21  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office24%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$274k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$749 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Flathead County

United States45
Montana38

Property Crime in Flathead County

United States48
Montana48

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 18
Feb 26 1 11
Mar 34 2 7
Apr 42 2 2
May 50 2 0
Jun 57 3 0
Jul 64 2 0
Aug 63 1 0
Sep 54 2 0
Oct 42 2 1
Nov 32 2 10
Dec 23 2 22

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Flathead County

Inland Flooding19
Tornado2
Blizzard4
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Flathead County, MT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Flathead County, MT

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Colleges

Colleges near Flathead County, MT

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University of Providence
141 miles, SE
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Carroll College
151 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Flathead County, MT

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North Valley Hospital
14 miles, W
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The Healthcenter
14 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Flathead County, MT

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Helena Regional Airport
153 miles, SE
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