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Whitefish, Montana

Introduction to Whitefish, Montana

Whitefish, Montana, in Flathead county, is 107 miles N of Missoula, Montana and 373 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 5,032.

Whitefish History

The history of Whitefish traces back to the year 1904, when the Great Northern Railway officially arrived in the area. Whitefish was originally known as “Stumptown.” The first person to permanently settle in the area was John Morton, who arrived in 1883. The town was named because of its proximity to Lake Whitefish. Whitefish was incorporated in April of 1905. The first town council meeting was held in 1905.

Whitefish and nearby Attractions

  • Whitefish Lake State Park
  • Stumptown Historical Society Museum
  • Glacier National Park
  • Lone Pine State Park
  • Conrad Mansion
  • Waterton - Glacier International Peace Park

Things To Do In Whitefish

Whitefish celebrates a number of local festivals throughout the year, including the Huckleberry Days Art Festival every August, the Big Mountain Summer Festival in July and the Winter Carnival every February. The Big Mountain Golf Club and the Whitefish Lake Golf Club provide excellent facilities for golfers.

Whitefish Transportation

Calgary International is the closest major airport.

Whitefish Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Flathead Valley Community College, Salish Kootenai College and Blackfeet Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWhitefish College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWhitefish Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWhitefish Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Whitefish Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Whitefish Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Whitefish Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Whitefish Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Whitefish, MT

Comparing Whitefish 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 Population63
Senior Citizens63
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women510
Well-Paid Single Men59
Racial Diversity29
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work107
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times105
Public Transportation Use810

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents71
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime22

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