Columbia Falls, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
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
$610,243 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
274
Violent Crime/100K
1,627 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$346,700 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,531
Census 2023
Population Density
2,426
per square mile
Land Area
2.1
square miles (5.3 km²)
Median Age
38.3 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.9%
Black
0%
Hispanic
4.6%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.7%
Spanish
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.4%
Veterans
9.5%
58% above US avg (6%)
Disability
7.8%
40% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.1%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.9%
73% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.459
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,531 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,426 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.4% |
| Veterans | 9.5% |
| Disability | 7.8% |
| Health Insurance | 85.1% |
| Uninsured | 14.9% |
| Broadband Access | 91.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |