Philipsburg, MT

Philipsburg, Montana

Philipsburg, Montana, in Granite county, is 50 miles SE of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 435 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 914 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Philipsburg

In Philipsburg, about 50% of adults are married. In Philipsburg, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in Philipsburg than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Philipsburg had a median family income of $32,750. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Philipsburg.

Political Inclinations

Philipsburg folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Philipsburg Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Philipsburg that were owner-occupied was 71%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Compared to most towns in the state, Philipsburg has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Philipsburg, 81% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Philipsburg, MT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Philipsburg Almanac

Philipsburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Philipsburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Philipsburg Public Libraries

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Philipsburg High Schools (2004)

GRANITE HIGH SCHOOL
407 SCHNEPEL ST
406-859-3232
A Title I school.
Serves 72 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Philipsburg Colleges

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