Whitefish, MT

Living in Whitefish

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Bikeability 70
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Walkability 65
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 36
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Schools 65
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Residents

7.7k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
54% College-Educated +16% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate17%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office19%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$364k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$913 Median Monthly Rent +$325 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Whitefish

United States45
Montana38
Flathead County37

Property Crime in Whitefish

United States48
Montana48
Flathead County53

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 17
Feb 27 2 11
Mar 34 2 7
Apr 43 2 2
May 52 2 0
Jun 58 3 0
Jul 65 2 0
Aug 64 1 0
Sep 54 2 0
Oct 43 2 1
Nov 32 2 10
Dec 23 2 21

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whitefish

Inland Flooding16
Tornado2
Blizzard3
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Whitefish, MT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Whitefish, MT

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Kid Kare
17 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Whitefish, MT

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Whitworth University
149 miles, W
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Gonzaga University
150 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Whitefish, MT

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The Healthcenter
17 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Whitefish, MT

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Helena Regional Airport
169 miles, SE