Columbia Falls, MT

Living in Columbia Falls

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 13
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 33
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Schools 54
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia Falls, MT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia Falls, MT

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Kid Kare
13 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Columbia Falls, MT

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University of Providence
148 miles, SE
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Whitworth University
155 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia Falls, MT

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The Healthcenter
12 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Columbia Falls, MT

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Helena Regional Airport
160 miles, SE
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