At a Glance
Median Income
$40,875
$28,116 per capita
Home Value
$147,900
Zillow: $244,603
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19.8% smoking rate
How Bigfork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bigfork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bigfork a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bigfork residents earn a median household income of $40,875 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,116. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bigfork is $147,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,603. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
11.1% of adults in Bigfork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bigfork has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population430
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,875
Per Capita$28,116
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,900
Rent$1,157
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$244,603
Housing Units182
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,838/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation1,316 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bigfork was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.