Polson, MT

Living in Polson

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 76
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 35
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 28
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Schools 11
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Residents

4.9k Population +450 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial8%
Native American22%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$6.2k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector53%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office27%
Service29%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van85%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$187k Median Home Value +$9.7k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$626 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas12%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polson

United States45
Montana38
Lake County55

Property Crime in Polson

United States48
Montana48
Lake County48

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 13
Feb 31 1 9
Mar 38 1 8
Apr 46 2 4
May 54 2 1
Jun 60 3 0
Jul 68 1 0
Aug 68 1 0
Sep 58 2 0
Oct 46 2 2
Nov 35 2 8
Dec 27 2 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polson

Inland Flooding10
Tornado2
Blizzard3
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polson, MT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Polson, MT

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Colleges

Colleges near Polson, MT

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Carroll College
124 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Polson, MT

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The Healthcenter
37 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Polson, MT

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Helena Regional Airport
126 miles, SE
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Bert Mooney Airport
143 miles, SE