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Columbia Falls, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
Columbia Falls, MT
At a Glance
How Columbia Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbia Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Columbia Falls a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbia Falls residents earn a median household income of $65,313 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,286. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia Falls is $346,700 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $584,580. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Columbia Falls reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,212/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.6% of adults in Columbia Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia Falls has 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. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.