Columbia Falls, MT

Montana · Flathead County

Columbia Falls is a small city in Montana with a population of 5,531. Residents earn $65,313 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

5,531 Population 2,426/sq mi density

$65,313 Median Income $31,286 per capita

$346,700 Home Value $584,580 Zillow

$1,003 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr

193 Violent Crime/100K 1,212 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$65,313 median income, 4.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$346,700 home value, $1,003/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

193 violent crimes/100K (49% below avg)

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $65,313

13% lower than US avg

Home Value $346,700

23% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 193/100K

49% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 31.6%

6% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,003

14% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.6%

2% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.8%

33% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.7%

54% lower than US avg

How Columbia Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,531

Median Age38.3 yrs

Density2,426/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,313

Per Capita$31,286

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty5.7%

County GDP$7,210M

Commute20 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$346,700

Rent$1,003

Ownership64.4%

Zillow$584,580

Housing Units2,324

Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

Violent193/100K

Property1,212/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault140/100K

Burglary123/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%

Uninsured10.9%

Smoking15.3%

Depression26.3%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)

AQI26 (Good)

Rain16.8 in/yr

Sunny Days274/yr

Elevation3,079 ft (938 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.6%

High School+90.3%

Graduate+6.9%

School Score6.40

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%

Commute20 min

Broadband91.7%

EV Stations1

Libraries5

Is Columbia Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Columbia Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Columbia Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Columbia Falls is $65,313, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Columbia Falls is $346,700, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,003 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Columbia Falls is below the national average at 193 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,212 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.

Education

31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Columbia Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches, including 54.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Columbia Falls has a population of 5,531 with a density of 2,426 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 2.7% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 9.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 7.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 85.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

5,531

Total Population

2,426

People / sq mi

38.3yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

2.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%

Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Columbia Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.1%

69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Columbia Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Columbia Falls is $65,313, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,286 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,122, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.6, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 17.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Columbia Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$65,313
	13% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,286
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,122
IRS Avg AGI	$92,813
Gini Index	0.459 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.8%
	33% above US avg
Poverty Rate	5.7%
	54% below US avg
Establishments (County)	6,994
County GDP	$7,210M

Business (County)

Restaurants	450
Healthcare	459
Retail	491
Manufacturing	194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,362
	53% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.1 min
Drive Alone	76.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	17.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Columbia Falls is $346,700, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $584,580, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,003 (14% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,076 for a one-bedroom to $1,336 for a two-bedroom apartment. 64.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,324 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1982. The average annual property tax is $5,362 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$346,700
	23% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$584,580
Median List Price	$465,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$465,000
$/Sq Ft	$332
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	0.0%
Price Drops	6.3%
Inventory	16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,003
	14% below US avg
Rent Burden	31.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$988
1 Bedroom	$1,076
2 Bedrooms	$1,336
3 Bedrooms	$1,789
4 Bedrooms	$2,113

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	64.4%
Owner-Occupied	64.4%
Renter-Occupied	35.6%
Housing Units	2,324
Median Year Built	1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,362
	53% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.55%

In Columbia Falls, 32.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.4% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 27.7% have high blood pressure. 15.3% are current smokers. 22.0% report binge drinking. 20.7% are physically inactive, below the national average. 26.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.7% experience frequent mental distress. 10.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,085. The dentist ratio is 1:1,434. 81.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Columbia Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.6%
	2% above US avg
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	27.7%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	7.0%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.3%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	22.0%
Physical Inactivity	20.7%
Depression	26.3%
Mental Distress	18.7%
Physical Distress	14.1%
Short Sleep	32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	85.5%
Uninsured	10.9%
	27% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,085
Dentists	1:1,434
Mental Health	1:261
Checkup Rate	67.2%
Dental Visits	63.3%
Premature Death	7,948/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.9/10
Exercise Access	81.2%
Healthcare Facilities	459

Columbia Falls has a violent crime rate of 193 per 100,000 residents, 49% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 140.5 per 100,000, robbery at 35.1, rape at 17.6. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,212 per 100,000, 38% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,071, burglary at 123, vehicle theft at 18 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 23 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Columbia Falls receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Columbia Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	193.2/100K
	49% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	17.6/100K
Robbery	35.1/100K
Assault	140.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,211.6/100K
	38% below US avg
Burglary	122.9/100K
Theft	1,071.1/100K
Vehicle Theft	17.6/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	23
Traffic Accidents	286
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Columbia Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 54.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 3,079 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	43.1°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,079 ft (938 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	2,426/sq mi
Coordinates	48.3715°N, 114.1918°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Flathead County County
Nearest Airport	Glacier Park International (FCA) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 54.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"

Driest Month (Oct) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0419 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.9 / 100
Community Resilience	46.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 17, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998	Idaho-Montana border region	M4.7	86 km
Mar 4, 2000	35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada	M4.6	90 km
Mar 22, 2006	8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana	M4.3	90 km
May 2, 1995	2 km NW of Kila, Montana	M4.1	33 km
Apr 15, 1998	11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana	M4.1	52 km
Jun 29, 1995	2 km NNW of Kila, Montana	M4.1	33 km
Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	135 km
Jan 20, 1998	15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana	M4.0	79 km
Apr 1, 1992	10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana	M4.0	64 km
Jun 2, 1996	37 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.9	142 km
Jul 5, 2024	24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	141 km
May 2, 1995	3 km WNW of Kila, Montana	M3.8	35 km
May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	141 km
Mar 21, 1992	20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	138 km
Jun 1, 1996	23 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.8	148 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana	M3.8	89 km
Sep 26, 2004	14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana	M3.8	90 km
May 7, 1992	14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	139 km
Jan 13, 2010	36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.7	129 km
Aug 19, 1999	12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana	M3.7	65 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

6 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 4, 2013	EF0	45 km	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	67 km	0
Apr 9, 2008	EF0	20 km	0
Jul 18, 2007	EF0	80 km	0
Jul 18, 2007	EF0	46 km	0
Sep 10, 2000	EF0	12 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPY CREEK (95,656 ac, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2007	CHIPPY CREEK	95,656	79 km
2001	MOOSE	73,210	32 km
2015	BEAR CREEK	60,710	84 km
2003	ROBERT	54,500	23 km
2003	WEDGE CANYON	51,987	60 km
2015	FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX	49,769	92 km
2007	SKYLAND	41,237	74 km
1988	RED BENCH	33,845	47 km
2006	RED EAGLE	32,563	66 km
2007	BRUSH CREEK	30,166	47 km
2003	RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2)	23,680	45 km
2015	TRAIL CREEK	22,338	75 km
2022	ELMO	22,148	59 km
2023	NIARADA	20,686	67 km
2017	SCALP	20,309	97 km
2003	BLACKFOOT LAKE COMPLEX (BLACKFOOT LAKE)	18,274	24 km
2015	THOMPSON	18,049	50 km
2003	TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK)	18,028	52 km
2017	STRAWBERRY	17,781	97 km
2017	SPRAGUE	16,897	36 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	2.2 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.7 in
March	33°F (0°C)	1.5 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
May	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.5 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in	Driest
November	31°F (-1°C)	2.2 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	2.3 in	Coldest

Columbia Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (1.5").

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Columbia Falls is located in Flathead County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, a smaller urban community. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 65.6% of the vote, a 33.8-point margin. 91.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 459 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.6%

D 31.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	23
Traffic Accidents	286
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	31.6%
	6% below US avg
High School+	90.3%
Graduate Degree+	6.9%
School Test Score	6.40

B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 5	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+
Population Density	2,426/sq mi
Total Area	2.1 sq mi
County	Flathead County County

Services

Broadband Access	91.7%
Avg Download Speed	86.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	459
Restaurants	450
Retail Stores	491

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.1 min
Drive Alone	76.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	17.5%

Average costs for common services in Columbia Falls. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$237 ($142–$378)
Specialist Visit	$331 ($189–$520)
Urgent Care Visit	$189 ($95–$331)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,081 ($757–$4,730)
Dental Cleaning	$123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling	$237 ($142–$378)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$114)
Brake Pad Replacement	$284 ($142–$473)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$568 ($378–$946)
Battery Replacement	$189 ($95–$331)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$95 ($57–$142)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$378 ($142–$757)
HVAC System Install	$6,622 ($3,784–$11,352)
Roof Repair	$946 ($378–$1,892)
Roof Replacement	$8,514 ($5,203–$14,190)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,419 ($473–$3,311)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,190 ($4,730–$28,380)
DUI Defense	$4,730 ($1,892–$9,460)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,419 ($757–$2,838)
Will Preparation	$473 ($189–$946)
Trust Preparation	$2,365 ($946–$4,730)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$95)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$142 ($71–$237)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$76 ($47–$123)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.88 ($2.84–$5.20)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.31 ($2.37–$4.73)
Loaf of Bread	$3.59 ($2.37–$5.20)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.26 ($2.84–$6.15)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.20 ($3.78–$7.10)
Rice (per lb)	$0.95 ($0.57–$1.70)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($76–$237)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$142)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$114)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$95)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$95)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$142)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$189 ($71–$473)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,892 ($1,135–$3,311)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.57–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$95 ($28–$237)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,135 ($568–$2,365)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$946 ($473–$1,892)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$378 ($189–$662)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$95)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$946 ($378–$2,365)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,825 ($4,730–$28,380)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57 ($28–$95)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$95 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming	$57 ($28–$95)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$284 ($142–$473)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$189 ($95–$378)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$961
Toddler	$1,008
Preschool	$860
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$779
Toddler	$798
Preschool	$798

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Flathead County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	7,842	588	$72,253	1.08
Retail Trade	7,323	538	$44,356	1.45
Accommodation & Food Services	6,970	440	$28,528	1.51
Construction	4,793	1,179	$64,714	1.80
Manufacturing	3,288	266	$73,035	0.79
Professional & Technical Services	2,629	1,173	$97,227	0.75
Administrative & Waste Services	2,296	472	$54,872	0.77
Other Services	1,883	480	$43,537	1.24
Finance & Insurance	1,830	320	$99,450	0.89
Arts & Entertainment	1,795	162	$25,298	2.11
Wholesale Trade	1,186	268	$76,584	0.59
Real Estate	945	349	$49,876	1.20
Educational Services	478	96	$37,150	0.46
Information & Technology	397	119	$78,211	0.42
Agriculture & Forestry	345	110	$50,955	0.84
Unclassified	148	90	$52,196	2.10
Mining & Oil/Gas	116	26	$88,960	0.61
Management of Companies	56	24	$100,145	0.07

Schools in Columbia Falls

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Columbia Falls High Schl (Charter)	High	687	44	15.6:1
Ruder Elementary (Charter)	Elementary	563	35	16.1:1
Columbia Falls Jr HS (Charter)	Middle	526	37	14.2:1
Glacier Gateway Elem (Charter)	Elementary	473	34	13.9:1
Deer Park School (Charter)	Elementary	136	9	15.1:1
Deer Park 6-8 (Charter)	Middle	63	4	15.8:1

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Radio Stations near Columbia Falls

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Columbia Falls

22 campgrounds found near Columbia Falls.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
MISSION LOOKOUT	4.8/5	1	$45
Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT)	4.7/5	23	$22
Lost Johnny Campground	4.6/5	5	$18
SCHNAUS CABIN	4.6/5	1	$65
APGAR GROUP SITES	4.5/5	5	$45–$90
BEN ROVER CABIN	4.5/5	1	$65
LOST JOHNNY POINT CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	21	$22
RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND (MT)	4.5/5	1	$150
SWAN GUARD STATION	4.5/5	1	$70
SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	41	$22–$75
Avalanche Campground	4.4/5	86	$30
DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	9	$18
FISH CREEK CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	170	$30
MURRAY BAY CAMPGROUND (MT)	4.4/5	20	$18
ANNA CREEK CABIN	4.3/5	1	$75
Apgar Campground	4.3/5	184	$30
Sprague Creek Campground	4.3/5	22	$20–$30
LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	23	$18
NINKO CABIN	4.2/5	1	$50
TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	40	$22–$150
EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	28	$22
Ashley Lake South Campground	—	—	Free

National Parks Near Columbia Falls

13 national parks and monuments found near Columbia Falls.

Park	Type	Fee
Flathead Lake/Big Arm State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/Finley Point State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/Wayfarers State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/West Shore State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/Wild Horse Island State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/Yellow Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Glacier National Park	National Park	$35
Lake Mary Ronan State Park	State Park	Free
Les Mason State Park	State Park	Free
Logan State Park	State Park	Free
Lone Pine State Park	State Park	Free
Thompson Chain-of-Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Whitefish Lake State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Columbia Falls

369+ trails found near Columbia Falls.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
CANYON SM	22.5	SNOW	—	—	—
COLUMBIA MTN. LOOP	10.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COAL RIDGE	9.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE SPUR A	9.5	SNOW	—	—	—
DESERT MTN. SM	8.5	SNOW	—	—	—
GRANT RIDGE	8.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JIMMIE RIDGE	8.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SMOKY RANGE NRT	8.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NINKO-THOMPSON SETON	8.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FORKS PATROL	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOND CREEK	7.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FOYS TO BLACKTAIL	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE	7.0	SNOW	—	—	—
KIMMERLY SM	7.0	SNOW	—	—	—
BEARDANCE	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEMERS RIDGE	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TALLY- ASHLEY	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE	6.3	SNOW	—	—	—
WHALE CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HIGHLINE LOOP SM	6.0	SNOW	—	—	—
HIGHLINE LOOP SM	6.0	SNOW	—	—	—
TONGUE MTN.	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TAYLOR CK. SM	5.8	SNOW	—	—	—
PIONEER RIDGE	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILD BILL - TRUMAN CREEK	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILD BILL - EAGLE MTN. TRAIL	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GRAVES CREEK	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NASUKOIN MTN.	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILDCAT MTN.	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUMMIT	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SKOOKOLEEL CREEK	5.5	SNOW	—	—	—
HAY CREEK	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TALLY- ASHLEY	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOOSE CREEK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONNER CREEK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NICOLA CREEK	5.0	SNOW	—	—	—
DEADHORSE RIDGE MOOSE LAKE	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ECHO - BROKEN LEG	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TALLY- ASHLEY	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KINNIMIKI CREEK	4.4	SNOW	—	—	—
OUSEL PEAK - WEST	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HALL LAKE TRAIL	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WOUNDED BUCK	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WARMING HUT LOOP	4.2	SNOW	—	—	—
UPPER DAYTON CREEK OHV	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JOHNSON PEAK	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
PHILLIPS	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WIRE TRAIL	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HALLOWAT CREEK	3.8	SNOW	—	—	—
DANNY ON MEMORIAL TRAIL	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POSY CREEK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EMERY HILL SM	3.6	SNOW	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
POWERLINE LOOP	3.5	SNOW	—	—	—
SOUTH FORK HEMLER CREEK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE	3.4	SNOW	—	—	—
LAKESIDE TO BLACKTAIL	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
KIMMERLY CREEK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KRAUSE BASIN 905	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROUND MEADOW LOOP	3.3	SNOW	—	—	—
ROUND MEADOW LOOP	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BLACKFOOT LAKE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PETERSON SIDEHILL	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE SPUR A	3.0	SNOW	—	—	—
TALLY- ASHLEY	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALPINE LOOP	2.9	SNOW	—	—	—
RUNAWAY TRAIN	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CANYON SM	2.9	SNOW	—	—	—
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE	2.8	SNOW	—	—	—
DEADHORSE-ELELEHUM	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MORAN CREEK	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BROKEN LEG DIVIDE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SIXMILE LOOKOUT	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOOSE PEAK	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHECHAKO	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CHECHAKO	2.7	SNOW	—	—	—
LOWER SOUTH FORK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PETERSON CREEK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OUSEL PEAK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHEELER CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ECHO - BROKEN LEG	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
INUYA CREEK	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
Z - LOOP	2.5	SNOW	—	—	—
SIXMILE SIDEHILL	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COAL CREEK COAL RIDGE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BONEY GULCH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
STANTON LAKE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SNOWBERRY	2.4		Yes	Yes	—
BLACKTAIL GLIDE	2.4	SNOW	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PETERSON CREEK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TALLY RIDGE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SWITCHBACK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HIGHLINE LOOP SM	2.3	SNOW	—	—	—
FREEBIRD	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
KASHMIR	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TALLY MTN.	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FLOSSY CREEK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TALLY GORGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MT. AENEAS	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PIONEER RIDGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CYCLONE LOOKOUT	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FAWN CREEK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRANE CREEK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CEDAR RIDGE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HUNTSBERGER LAKE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WAVING BEAR	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HUNTSBERGER LAKE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE LOOP	2.0	SNOW	—	—	—
QUINTONKON CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TALLY LAKE OVERLOOK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WIRE TRAIL	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PETERS RIDGE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TUNNEL CREEK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRATER NOTCH	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NOISY CREEK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DANNY ON - LONG WAY	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DORIS CREEK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FAWN CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GARRY LOOKOUT	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKESIDE GLIDE	1.8	SNOW	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEADHORSE RIDGE MOOSE LAKE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FOREST CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TOM TOM	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STRAWBERRY LAKE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KRAUSE BASIN 902	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GLACIER VIEW MTN.	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CLAYTON CREEK	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TU MINNIE CHIEF	1.5	SNOW	—	—	—
TU MINNIE CHIEF	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
RED MEADOW SM	1.5	SNOW	—	—	—
BLACKTAIL OHV TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ESTES LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DORIS RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DU HEIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CASCADILLA CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MT. AENEAS	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HAINES PASS	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KRAUSE BASIN 901	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DICKEY CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TAYLOR CK. SM	1.4	SNOW	—	—	—
DORIS CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TEAKETTLE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GV MTN SPUR	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLOSSY CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALPINE BIG HAWK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EMERY HILL SM	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DORIS RIDGE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GRANT RIDGE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FOX RUN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FOX RUN	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
Z - DESCENT	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
STOVEPIPE CANYON	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUMMIT HOUSE SM	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
GLACIER VIEW MTN.	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SKIUMAH CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH FORK HEMLER CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GREAT BEAR CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE-ORV CONNECTOR	1.2	SNOW	—	—	—
VOLTAGE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FINGER LAKE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TELEMARK DESCENT	1.2	SNOW	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KRAUSE BASIN 903	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DAM LOOP	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TURKEY TROT	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STRAWBERRY LAKE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALPINE 7	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RESCUE CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OUSEL PEAK - WEST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEADHORSE RIDGE MOOSE LAKE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PICNIC LAKES	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOGAN CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOGAN CREEK	1.1	SNOW	—	—	—
COLUMBIA MTN. LOOP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OUSEL PEAK - WEST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WIRE TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHAIN LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAGONI LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
P-LINE TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STRYKER BASIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAY SHEARER INTERPRETIVE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PETERSON CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RESCUE CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLUMBIA MTN. LOOP	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HOPE	0.9	SNOW	—	—	—
HOPE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COAL RIDGE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FAWN CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CLAYTON CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ECHO - BROKEN LEG	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH FORK HEMLER CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FLOSSY CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAMP MISERY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIRCH LAKE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LION LAKE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PETERS RIDGE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WALKING W/LARCH UPPER LOOP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OUSEL PEAK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GARRY LOOKOUT SPUR	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HALL LAKE TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLOSSY CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SIXMILE LOOKOUT	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOOKOUT	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOOKOUT	0.6	SNOW	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CASCADILLA CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FLOSSY CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LINK LAKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LINK LAKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE	0.5	SNOW	—	—	—
TUNNEL CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CLAYTON CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RED MEADOW SM	0.5	SNOW	—	—	—
GREAT BEAR CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SMOKY ACCESS	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILDCAT LAKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKIUMAH CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SIXMILE LOOKOUT	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WALL LAKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SUMMIT HOUSE SM	0.5	SNOW	—	—	—
BOR FLATS	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COAL RIDGE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JEWEL LAKES	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR FOOT	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SIXMILE LOOKOUT	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALDER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FLATHEAD LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EAST RIM	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OUSEL PEAK - WEST	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FOYS CONNECTOR SOUTH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TWIN LAKES	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAVING BEAR CONNECTOR	0.3		—	—	—
COAL RIDGE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MT. AENEAS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TAYLOR CK. SM	0.3	SNOW	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOCCASIN CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FOYS CONNECTOR NORTH	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONNER CREEK CONNECTION	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FAWN CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TALLY LAKE ACCESSIBLE	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CRATER NOTCH	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MT. AENEAS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLASSIC ROCK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WALKING W/LARCH LOWER LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LINK LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TALLY MTN CONNECTOR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SIXMILE LOOKOUT	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ASHLEY LAKE ATV	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OVERLOOK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OUSEL PEAK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GRAVES CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ECHO - BROKEN LEG	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE LOOP	0.2	SNOW	—	—	—
HUNTSBERGER LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE	0.2	SNOW	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DAM LOOP NORTH	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE BIG HAWK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
IN-THLAM-KEH LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRINKUS CABIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CASCADILLA CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HALL LAKE FEEDER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TRUMAN CONNECTOR NORTH	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLOWER POINT	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HUNTSBERGER LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WAVING BEAR STUB	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DAM LOOP SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ECHO - BROKEN LEG	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEAR FOOT B	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HUNTSBERGER LAKE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TALLY- ASHLEY	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CLAYTON CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OHM	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KRAUSE INTERPRETIVE	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ECHO - BROKEN LEG	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TALLY-ASHLEY CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLACK LAKE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OVERLOOK SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLATHEAD LAKE SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TALLY- ASHLEY	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OUSEL PEAK - WEST	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NOISY CREEK	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NASUKOIN MTN.	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE	0.0	SNOW	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OUSEL PEAK	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE	0.0	SNOW	—	—	—
ECHO - BROKEN LEG	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DU HEIN SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KRAUSE BASIN 904	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHITEFISH DIVIDE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CANYON SM	0.0	SNOW	—	—	—
GARRY LOOKOUT SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALPINE 7	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE SPUR A	0.0	SNOW	—	—	—
KRAUSE BASIN 906	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—

Historical Trends — Columbia Falls

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	4,792	$43,690
2015	5,057	$47,352
2017	5,370	$44,257
2019	5,875	$46,821
2021	5,545	$56,860
2023	5,717	$65,313

Museums in Columbia Falls

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
HOCKADAY MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		4067555268	$347,307
STUMP TOWN ART STUDIO	ART MUSEUM		4068625929	$257,104
NORTHWEST MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$148,678
STUMPTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 DEPOT ST STE 101	4068620067	$108,993
STUMPTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FLATHEAD COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4068620067	$108,993
FLATHEAD VALLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	15 DEPOT PARK		$3,870
COLUMBIA FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	9130 9TH AVENUE WEST	4068925953
CONRAD MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4067552166
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4068887936
MONTANA WILDLIFE TAXIDERMY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	3354 N FORK RD	4063874468
MUSEUM AT CENTRAL SCHOOL	GENERAL MUSEUM		4067568381
STONEHENGE AIR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Columbia Falls

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
IMAGINEIF KALISPELL	247 1ST AVE EAST	0.0	352,664
WHITEFISH COMMUNITY LIBRARY	9 SPOKANE AVENUE	0.0	65,936

Farmers Markets in Columbia Falls

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Columbia Falls Farmers' Market	133 13th St E	05/15/2017 to 09/18/2017	Mon: 5:00 PM-8:00 PM;		Visit
Kalispell Farmers Market	Center Street and Fifth Avenue
Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market	Central Avenue and Railway Street	May to October	Tue:5:00 PM - 7:30 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Columbia Falls

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
The Great Northern Brewing Company, Great Northern Brewing Company	Bars, American Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Taverns	2 Central Ave	4068631001, 4068631000, 4068631002, 4068620422	Visit

Ski Resorts Near Columbia Falls

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Whitefish Mountain Resort	91.0	15	2,078	$65	December - April	Yes	Yes

Nursing Homes in Columbia Falls

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H 400 VETERANS DR	Government - State	105	101	5/5	—	5/5	3/5	4068923256

Pharmacies in Columbia Falls

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
GOOD MEDICINE PHARMACY	2100 9TH STREET WEST	406-892-9997
MONTANA STATE VETERANS HOME PHARMACY	400 VETERANS DRIVE	406-892-1089
PAMIDA - 127	900 1ST AVENUE WEST	406-892-2860
SMITH'S	419 NUCLEUS AVENUE	406-892-9088

Cell Towers in Columbia Falls

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(KILA) 190 Batavia Lane	LTOWER	58
460 W. Springcreek Road	TOWER	49
Whitefish Site 2395 Wolf Trail Pines Road	TOWER	37
(Burbout site) 139 Kelly Road	TOWER	26
2492 Wolftail Pines (108832)	MTOWER	23
2492 Wolftail Pines (108832)	MTOWER	23
National Forest Development Road 497 Road (109362)	LTOWER	20
National Forest Development Road 497 Road (109362)	LTOWER	20

Fire Stations in Columbia Falls

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Blankenship Rural Fire District	4500 Blankenship RD	Volunteer			406-387-4349
Columbia Falls Fire Department	624 1ST AVE W	Mostly volunteer			406-892-3911

Power Plants Near Columbia Falls

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
HUNGRY HORSE	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-114.0	OP
STOLTZE COGEN1	WOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASS	221117	-114.2	OP

Bridges in Columbia Falls

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1977	488	21,763	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1988	81	2,754	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1972	405	2,407	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	2005	42	40	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1992	22	10	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1976	76	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1977	41	5	G

Amtrak Stations in Columbia Falls

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
West Glacier, MT	12544 US Highway 2 East	TRAIN
Whitefish, MT	500 Depot Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Columbia Falls

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
WEYERHAEUSER NR- COLUMBIA FALLS	105 MILLS DRIVE	FLATHEAD
WEYERHAEUSER NR- COLUMBIA FALLS	105 MILLS DRIVE	FLATHEAD
WEYERHAEUSER NR- COLUMBIA FALLS	105 MILLS DRIVE	FLATHEAD
WEYERHAEUSER-EVERGREEN	75 SUNSET DRIVE	FLATHEAD
WEYERHAEUSER-EVERGREEN	75 SUNSET DRIVE	FLATHEAD

Airports Near Columbia Falls

34 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Glacier Park International Airport	FCA	Medium Airport
Abel Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Ayotte Airport	—	Small Airport
Bates Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Braidwater Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Cabin Creek Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Candylands Airport	—	Small Airport
Carson Field	—	Small Airport
Crystal Lakes Resort Airport	—	Small Airport
Danford Field	—	Small Airport
Ferndale Airfield	—	Small Airport
Halfmoon Flats Airport	—	Small Airport
Hanson Airport	—	Small Airport
Kalispell City Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakeside Airport	—	Small Airport
Langton Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Lone Hawk Airport	—	Small Airport
Masonry Field	—	Small Airport
Moose City Airport	—	Small Airport
North Fork Airport	—	Small Airport
Polson Airport	—	Small Airport
Rahn Airport	—	Small Airport
Ryan Field	—	Small Airport
Sanders Airport	—	Small Airport
Sands Airport	—	Small Airport
Searight Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Spotted Bear USFS Airport	—	Small Airport
Stillwater Airport	—	Small Airport
Taylor Homestead Airport	—	Small Airport
Torres Airport	—	Small Airport
Weaver Airport	—	Small Airport
Whitefish Airport	—	Small Airport
Wounded Buck Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Columbia Falls

8 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Columbia Falls Community Market FFAB	Farmers and Markets	165 Veteran Dr
Dollar General 24789	Other	1800 9th St W
Junction Gas	Convenience Store	7322 US Highway 2 E
Perfect Cuts	Specialty Store	1030 3rd Ave E
Smiths Food & Drug Center 168	Super Store	419 Nucleus Ave
Super 1 Foods 7050	Super Store	2100 9th St W
Town Pump of Columbia Falls #1 1145	Convenience Store	502 9th St W
Town Pump of Columbia Falls 2 8910	Convenience Store	6102 US Highway 2 W

Post Offices in Columbia Falls

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Columbia Falls US Post Office

Treatment Centers in Columbia Falls

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Big Sky Recovery	Substance Abuse	406-404-6096
Western Montana Mental Health Ctr - Flathead County Adult Mental Health	Mental Health	406-257-1336
Western Montana Mental Health Ctr - Fox Creek Adult Group Home	Mental Health	406-751-8375

Churches & Religious Organizations in Columbia Falls

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH	2048 CONN RD
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF COLUMBIA FALLS	610 9TH ST W
COLUMBIA FALLS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	PO BOX 2622
FELLOWSHIP ALLIANCE CHURCH	PO BOX 148
IRON SOCIETY MINISTRIES INC	830 ELK PARK ROAD
JOURNEY CHURCH	PO BOX 537
MONTANA SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION INC	PO BOX 1369
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 2005
SAINT RICHARD PARISH SERIES 520 LLC	1210 9TH W ST
SUMMIT LIFE MINISTRIES	124 MOUNTAIN ASH LN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia Falls

What is the population of Columbia Falls?

Columbia Falls has a population of 5,531 residents and is located in Montana. The population density is 2,426 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.3 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Columbia Falls expensive to live in?

Columbia Falls is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.6 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $65,313, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $346,700 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,003 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Columbia Falls safe?

Columbia Falls is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 193 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,212 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Columbia Falls receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Columbia Falls?

Columbia Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.8 inches, with 54.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 26.

How is the job market in Columbia Falls?

Columbia Falls has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,122. There are 6,994 business establishments in the area, including 450 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 17.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Columbia Falls?

The median home value in Columbia Falls is $346,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $584,580. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,003. Fair market rent is $1,076 for a 1-bedroom and $1,336 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 64.4%. The average annual property tax is $5,362.

How are the schools in Columbia Falls?

Schools in Columbia Falls score 6.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 31.6% of adults in Columbia Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Columbia Falls?

The obesity rate in Columbia Falls is 32.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.3% of adults are smokers. 20.7% are physically inactive. 26.3% of residents report depression. 10.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 81.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,085.

What is transportation like in Columbia Falls?

The average commute in Columbia Falls is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Columbia Falls?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Falls is 92.9% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.1% speak Spanish. 9.5% of the population are military veterans. 7.6% of residents have a disability. 85.5% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Helena Flats, MT 1,014 pop · 6.7 mi Whitefish, MT 8,422 pop · 8.5 mi Evergreen, MT 8,908 pop · 10.5 mi Kalispell, MT 26,830 pop · 12.4 mi Somers, MT 1,181 pop · 20.1 mi Bigfork, MT 5,249 pop · 20.8 mi Lakeside, MT 2,730 pop · 24.5 mi Marion, MT 1,149 pop · 29.9 mi Polson, MT 5,334 pop · 47.3 mi Eureka, MT 2,009 pop · 52.6 mi Pablo, MT 1,808 pop · 53.2 mi North Browning, MT 2,894 pop · 54.9 mi South Browning, MT 1,852 pop · 55.4 mi Ronan, MT 1,962 pop · 58.4 mi

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