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Columbia Falls, MT


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Columbia Falls, Montana

Columbia Falls, Montana, in Flathead county, is 104 miles N of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 380 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 3,645.

The People and Families of Columbia Falls

In Columbia Falls, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Columbia Falls had a median family income of $40,794.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Columbia Falls ($2,450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Columbia Falls Housing

About 66% of housing units in Columbia Falls are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Columbia Falls, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Columbia Falls are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Columbia Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Columbia Falls Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Columbia Falls Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Columbia Falls, MT

Comparing Columbia Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Racial Diversity58
Senior Citizens42
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Walking and Biking to Work94
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone41
Affordability of Property Taxes42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime33

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