Thompson Falls, MT

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):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
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 Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Thompson Falls Almanac

Thompson Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Thompson Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Thompson Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Thompson Falls Public Libraries

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Thompson Falls High Schools (2004)

THOMPSON FALLS HIGH SCHL
601 GOLF
406-827-3561
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 316 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Thompson Falls Colleges

(List of All Montana Colleges)

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