Polson, MT
Living in Polson
Bikeability57
Walkability76
Commute100
Public Transit35
Affordability82
Public Safety27
Airports10
Hospitals83
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.9kPopulation+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
$37kMedian 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
$187kMedian Home Value+$9.7k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$626Median 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
Mission Valley Christian Academy
3 miles, E
Mission Valley Christianacademy
3 miles, E
Mountain Heights Christian School
11 miles, S
Mission Valley Christian School
25 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Polson, MT
The University of Montana
58 miles, S
Carroll College
124 miles, SE
University of Providence
134 miles, E
Montana Technological University
138 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polson, MT
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
1 miles, W
St Luke Community Hospital
11 miles, S
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
37 miles, N
The Healthcenter
37 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Polson, MT
Missoula International Airport
53 miles, S
Helena Regional Airport
126 miles, SE
Great Falls International Airport
130 miles, E
Bert Mooney Airport
143 miles, SE