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Thompson Falls, MT


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Thompson Falls, Montana

Thompson Falls, Montana is 80 miles NW of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 325 miles E of Seattle, Washington. It is in Sanders county. The population of the city is 1,321.

The People and Families of Thompson Falls

In Thompson Falls, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thompson Falls had a median family income of $31,544. A sizable number of people in Thompson Falls work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Thompson Falls political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $550. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Thompson Falls Housing

Of the housing in Thompson Falls, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Thompson Falls, 87% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Thompson Falls, MT

Comparing Thompson 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
Age of the Population86
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married69
Average Household Size48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone62
Affordability of Rents64
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime67
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