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Kalispell, MT


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Kalispell, Montana

Kalispell, Montana, in Flathead county, is 92 miles N of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 373 miles E of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 14,223 people lived in Kalispell.

The People and Families of Kalispell

In Kalispell, about 48% of adults are married. Kalispell is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Kalispell, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kalispell had a median family income of $36,554.

Political Inclinations

Kalispell residents donated more money ($14,180) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Kalispell Housing

An estimated 56% of living spaces in Kalispell are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Kalispell as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Kalispell, 86% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Kalispell; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKalispell Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Kalispell Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Kalispell Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Kalispell, MT

Comparing Kalispell 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
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population73
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Well-Paid Single Women410
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime21

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