Columbia Falls, MT
Living in Columbia Falls
Bikeability47
Walkability13
Commute83
Public Transit6
Affordability87
Public Safety66
Airports11
Hospitals91
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.4kPopulation+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
$47kMedian 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
$196kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$602Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia Falls, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia Falls, MT
Farming for the Future Academy
1 miles, SW
Whitefish Christian Academy
7 miles, W
Valley Adventist Christian School
8 miles, S
Kid Kare
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia Falls, MT
The University of Montana
105 miles, S
University of Providence
148 miles, SE
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
155 miles, W
Whitworth University
155 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia Falls, MT
North Valley Hospital
6 miles, W
The Healthcenter
12 miles, SW
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
48 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Columbia Falls, MT
Missoula International Airport
101 miles, S
Great Falls International Airport
144 miles, SE
Helena Regional Airport
160 miles, SE
Spokane International Airport
163 miles, W