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Flathead County
  • County in Montana
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Flathead County

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade B+
    4. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    5. Diversity
      grade C+
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade C
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Flathead County is located in Montana with a population of 103,400. In Flathead County, most residents own their homes. In Flathead County there are a lot of bars. Many families and young professionals live in Flathead County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Flathead County are above average.

    About

    Population
    103,400

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $333,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $910
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      172.1
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      66.6
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      16.7
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      319.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,514.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      180.4
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      national  11%

    Working in Flathead County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,582
    National
    $69,021

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