St. Ignatius, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,053 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,781 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$369 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
5
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
4
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 26
Feb 2 16 29
Mar 2 10 36
Apr 2 4 44
May 2 1 52
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 2 2 44
Nov 2 13 32
Dec 2 21 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

St Ignatius High School
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
St Ignatius Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 1.9star
St Ignatius Middle School
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
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Colleges

Salish Kootenai College
19 miles, N · 1.4star
The University of Montana
32 miles, S · 1.9star
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Hospitals

St Luke Community Hospital
15 miles, N · 3.2star
St Patrick Hospital
31 miles, S · 5star
Community Medical Center
33 miles, S · 4.1star
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Airports

Missoula International Airport
28 miles, S · 1.4star
Helena Regional Airport
111 miles, SE · 1star
Bert Mooney Airport
121 miles, S · 1star
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