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Philipsburg, MT


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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.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Philipsburg, MT

Comparing Philipsburg 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
Age of the Population109
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work106
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times72

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built32
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