West Glacier, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
209 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,344 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$565,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$348 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$767 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Flathead County
5
Kalispell Urban Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Flathead County
6
Kalispell Urban Area
6
Montana
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (57%) Conservative

Climate

Tundra climate. Very cold climate with short cool summers. The warmest month remains below 10°C. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 24
Feb 1 8 27
Mar 1 7 34
Apr 2 2 42
May 2 0 50
Jun 3 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 54
Oct 1 1 42
Nov 2 8 32
Dec 2 16 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

West Glacier School
<1 miles, E · 3.7star
Glacier Gateway Elem
12 miles, W · 1.9star
Columbia Falls High Schl
13 miles, W · 3.7star
Ruder Elementary
13 miles, W · 4.1star
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Colleges

Flathead Valley Community College
24 miles, SW · 1.4star
Blackfeet Community College
45 miles, E · 1star
Salish Kootenai College
62 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

North Valley Hospital
17 miles, W · 4.1star
The Healthcenter
24 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Missoula International Airport
109 miles, SW · 1.4star
Helena Regional Airport
161 miles, S · 1star
Spokane International Airport
174 miles, W · 1.9star
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