Columbia Falls, MT
Living in Columbia Falls
Bikeability
47
Walkability
13
Commute
83
Public Transit
6
Affordability
87
Public Safety
66
Airports
11
Hospitals
91
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.4k
Population
+803 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+13 (2010–19)
27%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$8.7k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
21 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$196k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
23%
Built 2000 or Later
$602
Median Monthly Rent
-$21 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas4%
Utility gas60%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia Falls
United States45
Montana38
Flathead County37
Property Crime in Columbia Falls
United States48
Montana48
Flathead County53
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 18 |
Feb | 26 | 2 | 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 | 31 | 2 | 10 |
Dec | 23 | 2 | 22 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia Falls
Inland Flooding16
Blizzard3
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia Falls, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia Falls, MT
Farming for the Future Academy
1 miles, SW
Whitefish Christian Academy
7 miles, W
Valley Adventist Christian School
8 miles, S
Kid Kare
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia Falls, MT
The University of Montana
105 miles, S
University of Providence
148 miles, SE
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
155 miles, W
Whitworth University
155 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia Falls, MT
North Valley Hospital
6 miles, W
The Healthcenter
12 miles, SW
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
48 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Columbia Falls, MT
Missoula International Airport
101 miles, S
Great Falls International Airport
144 miles, SE
Helena Regional Airport
160 miles, SE
Spokane International Airport
163 miles, W