Elmo, MT

Montana · Lake County

Elmo is a small town in Montana with a population of 183.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
183 Population 572/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population183
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 13%
Veterans24.5%

Economy

Per Capita$15,158
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M

Housing

Ownership38.8%
Zillow$817,626
Housing Units79
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Uninsured48.6%
Smoking19.1%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation2,912 ft (888 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+50.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband43.5%
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Is Elmo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elmo receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Elmo faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Elmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow.

Elmo has a population of 183 with a density of 572 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (12.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 24.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 66.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 51.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

183
Total Population
2023 Census
572
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Elmo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elmo vs U.S. Average

Per capita income is $15,158 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $967, 32% lower than the U.S. average. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.6, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Elmo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$15,158
Avg Weekly Wage$967
IRS Avg AGI$71,531
Gini Index0.484 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,300
County GDP$1,355M

Business (County)

Restaurants92
Healthcare98
Retail109
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg
Cost of Living94.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $817,626. Fair market rent ranges from $1,076 for a one-bedroom to $1,336 for a two-bedroom apartment. 38.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 79 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1987. The average annual property tax is $4,744 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$817,626

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership38.8%
Owner-Occupied38.8%
Renter-Occupied61.2%
Housing Units79
Median Year Built1987

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg
In Elmo, 35.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.4% of residents. 31.2% have high blood pressure. 19.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 20.8% report binge drinking. 22.4% are physically inactive. 25.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.9% experience frequent mental distress. 48.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,335. The dentist ratio is 1:1,217. 62.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Elmo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma13.7%
COPD6.6%
Cancer6.8%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.1%
36% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep37.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate51.4%
Uninsured48.6%
465% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,335
Dentists1:1,217
Mental Health1:344
Checkup Rate71.2%
Dental Visits53.7%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access62.8%
Healthcare Facilities98
Elmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,912 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation2,912 ft (888 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density572/sq mi
Coordinates47.8290°N, 114.3483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportGlacier Park International (FCA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 33.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 67 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 128 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 36 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 49 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 114 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 35 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 47 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 54 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 107 km
Jun 28, 2000 21 km SE of Clinton, Montana M4.0 147 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 111 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 99 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 111 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 125 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 36 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 105 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 101 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 29 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 57 km
Jan 13, 2010 36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 9, 2023 EF0 57 km 0
Nov 4, 2013 EF0 26 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 24 km 0
Apr 9, 2008 EF0 44 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 19 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 21 km 0
Sep 10, 2000 EF0 66 km 0
Aug 7, 1995 EF0 66 km 0
Mar 3, 1991 EF0 82 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 84 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 36 km
2001 MOOSE 73,210 93 km
2015 BEAR CREEK 60,710 69 km
2003 ROBERT 54,500 84 km
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 70 km
2007 JOCKO LAKES 35,759 87 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK 33,044 81 km
2007 BRUSH CREEK 30,166 70 km
2016 COPPER KING 28,338 60 km
2017 LIBERTY 27,731 95 km
2003 BARTLETT MOUNTAIN 27,614 94 km
2017 SUNRISE 26,896 92 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 65 km
2003 RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) 23,680 84 km
2015 TRAIL CREEK 22,338 74 km
2022 ELMO 22,148 6 km
2003 MINERAL-PRIMM (MINERAL AND PRIMM) 20,888 99 km
2023 NIARADA 20,686 12 km
2017 SCALP 20,309 99 km
2000 UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX (NINE MILE) 19,695 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Elmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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Elmo is located in Lake County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 58.4% of the vote, a 19.9-point margin. 43.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 98 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%
D 38.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents22
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+50.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent
Population Density572/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi
CountyLake County County

Services

Broadband Access43.5%
Avg Download Speed80.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed6.4 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants92
Retail Stores109

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%
Average costs for common services in Elmo. 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)
View all 18 services

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)
View all 25 services

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)
View all 12 services

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)
View all 12 services

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)
View all 8 services

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)
View all 8 services

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)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$977
Toddler$1,017
Preschool$873
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$769
Toddler$785
Preschool$785
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Lake 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 1,252 124 $56,383 0.89
Retail Trade 1,182 90 $36,519 1.21
Accommodation & Food Services 805 100 $20,572 0.91
Manufacturing 748 53 $45,631 0.93
Construction 611 234 $46,649 1.19
Professional & Technical Services 304 170 $75,465 0.45
Other Services 292 89 $34,053 0.99
Finance & Insurance 179 36 $59,720 0.45
Wholesale Trade 173 39 $50,404 0.45
Arts & Entertainment 155 25 $20,026 0.94
Agriculture & Forestry 153 43 $41,118 1.94
Transportation & Warehousing 123 46 $44,490 0.30
Information & Technology 102 19 $72,898 0.56
Real Estate 95 49 $44,342 0.63
Educational Services 85 18 $36,981 0.42
Mining & Oil/Gas 84 8 $71,509 2.27
Utilities 45 8 $304,839 1.21
Unclassified 16 12 $75,408 1.17

Campgrounds Near Elmo

7 campgrounds found near Elmo.

NameRatingSitesPrice
MISSION LOOKOUT 4.8/5 1 $45
Lost Johnny Campground 4.6/5 5 $18
LOST JOHNNY POINT CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 21 $22
SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 41 $22, $75
DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND 4.4/5 9 $18
LID CREEK CAMPGROUND 4.2/5 23 $18
Ashley Lake South Campground - - Free

National Parks Near Elmo

19 national parks and monuments found near Elmo.

ParkTypeFee
Council Grove State Park State Park Free
Fish Creek State Park State Park Free
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
Frenchtown Pond 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
Milltown State Park State Park Free
Placid Lake State Park State Park Free
Salmon Lake State Park State Park Free
Thompson Chain-of-Lakes State Park State Park Free
Whitefish Lake State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Elmo

165+ trails found near Elmo.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE SPUR A 9.5 SNOW - - -
RESERVATION DIVIDE 8.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
JIMMIE RIDGE 8.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FOYS TO BLACKTAIL 7.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - Yes -
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE 7.0 SNOW - - -
CEDAR LAKE 6.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
BEARDANCE 6.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
ELK RIDGE 6.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
ALPINE 7 6.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ALPINE 7 6.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE 6.3 SNOW - - -
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE SPUR B 6.2 SNOW - - -
TONGUE MTN. 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ASHLEY DIVIDE 5.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - 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 - -
WILDCAT MTN. 5.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
TALLY- ASHLEY 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
TEPEE CREEK 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
ASHLEY MTN 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
ECHO - BROKEN LEG 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
TEEPEE MOUNTAIN 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
TALLY- ASHLEY 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
PIPER LAKE 4.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
ALPINE 7 4.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PINE GRASS 4.4 - - Yes
WOUNDED BUCK 4.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
UPPER DAYTON CREEK OHV 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LUPINE LAKE 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
PHILLIPS 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
ALPINE 7 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
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 -
KRAUSE BASIN 905 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BLACKFOOT LAKE 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SANDERS MTN. 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
PETERSON SIDEHILL 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE SPUR A 3.0 SNOW - - -
ALPINE LOOP 2.9 SNOW - - -
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE 2.8 SNOW - - -
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE SPUR B 2.8 SNOW - - -
BROKEN LEG DIVIDE 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
PETERSON CREEK 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRUBB MOUNTAIN 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WHEELER CREEK 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ECHO - BROKEN LEG 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
ALPINE 7 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
Z - LOOP 2.5 SNOW - - -
SIXMILE SIDEHILL 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BLACKTAIL GLIDE 2.4 SNOW - - -
PETERSON CREEK 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SWITCHBACK 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SANDERS MTN. 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
FLOSSY CREEK 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
MT. AENEAS 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
PIONEER RIDGE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
FAWN CREEK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
CRANE CREEK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
BALDY MOUNTAIN 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
ALPINE LOOP 2.0 SNOW - - -
QUINTONKON CREEK 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
PETERS RIDGE 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CRATER NOTCH 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
NOISY CREEK 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
DORIS CREEK 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PIPER LAKE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
LAKESIDE GLIDE 1.8 SNOW - - -
ALPINE 7 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TOM TOM 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STRAWBERRY LAKE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
KRAUSE BASIN 902 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CLAYTON CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
BALDY MOUNTAIN 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
BLACKTAIL OHV TRAIL 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ESTES LAKE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
DORIS RIDGE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
COLD LAKES 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
MT. AENEAS 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
KRAUSE BASIN 901 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
DORIS CREEK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FLOSSY CREEK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
ALPINE BIG HAWK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ALPINE 7 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
DORIS RIDGE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
Z - DESCENT 1.3 SNOW - - -
FLATHEAD/KOOTENAI DIVIDE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SOUTH FORK HEMLER CREEK 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ALPINE-ORV CONNECTOR 1.2 SNOW - - -
PINE GRASS 1.2 - - Yes
TELEMARK DESCENT 1.2 SNOW - - -
KRAUSE BASIN 903 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
STRAWBERRY LAKE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
PICNIC LAKES 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
NORTH FORK LITTLE THOMPSON 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
PETERSON CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CLAYTON CREEK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ECHO - BROKEN LEG 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
LEMONADE SPRING 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 - -
ALPINE 7 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PETERS RIDGE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FLOSSY CREEK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
BALDY MOUNTAIN 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
MCGOVERN PIT 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FLOSSY CREEK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE 0.5 SNOW - - -
CLAYTON CREEK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WILDCAT LAKE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JEWEL LAKES 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
FLATHEAD LAKE 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 - -
MT. AENEAS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
FOYS CONNECTOR NORTH 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
CRATER NOTCH 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
COLD LAKES 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
MT. AENEAS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ALPINE 7 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ALPINE 7 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ASHLEY LAKE ATV 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MCGOVERN PIT 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRAVES CREEK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ECHO - BROKEN LEG 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
ALPINE LOOP 0.2 SNOW - - -
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE 0.2 SNOW - - -
FLATHEAD/KOOTENAI DIVIDE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ALPINE BIG HAWK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
IN-THLAM-KEH LAKE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ALPINE 7 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TRUMAN CONNECTOR NORTH 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CEDAR LAKE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
LEMONADE SPRING 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ALPINE 7 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BALDY LAKE SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
ECHO - BROKEN LEG 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
SANDERS MTN. 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CLAYTON CREEK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
KRAUSE INTERPRETIVE 0.1 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes - -
ECHO - BROKEN LEG 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
BLACK LAKE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
FLATHEAD LAKE SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
NOISY CREEK 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE 0.0 SNOW - - -
ALPINE 7 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ALPINE 7 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CRANE MTN SNOWMOBILE 0.0 SNOW - - -
ECHO - BROKEN LEG 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 - - -
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 - - -

Museums in Elmo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
PEOPLE'S CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM53253 US HIGHWAY 934068835344$7,281,542
MIRACLE OF AMERICA STORYHISTORY MUSEUM$623,773
LARUE-HOT SPRINGS MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM110 HOT SPRINGS RD4067415665
POLSON-FLATHEAD HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION708 MAIN STREET PO BOX 2064068833049
SOMERS COMPANY TOWN PROJECTHISTORIC PRESERVATION4068573306

Libraries in Elmo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NORTH LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY2 FIRST AVENUE EAST0.031,200

Farmers Markets in Elmo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Polson Farmers Market3rd Ave WestMay to OctoberTue:4:30 AM - 7:00 PM;Fri:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM;Yes

Clinics in Elmo

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elmo Community Health & Wellness Center

Breweries in Elmo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glacier Brewing CompanyFood & Drink, Breweries6 10th St4068832595
Lakeview BrewCoffee Shops, MT, Polson, Polson, MT, Coffee & Tea, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Polson Brewers, Tea 50382 Us Highway 934068831919
Tamarack Brewing CompanyRestaurant, Brewery105 Blacktail Rd4068440244Visit

Ski Resorts Near Elmo

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

Cell Towers in Elmo

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
ATOP MOUNTAIN PEAK 3.2 KM SETOWER152
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S 10, T 23 N, R 21 W (108811)LTOWER48
NORTHEAST 1/4 NORTHEAST 1/4 SOUTH 10T 23 NR 21 WEST (108811)LTOWER48
NORTHEAST 1/4 NORTHEAST 1/4 SOUTH 10T 23 NR 21 WEST (108811)LTOWER48
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S 10, T 23 N, R 21 W (108811)LTOWER48

Airports Near Elmo

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glacier Park International AirportFCAMedium 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
Campbell Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Candylands Airport-Small Airport
Carson Field-Small Airport
Condon USFS Airport-Small Airport
Crown Ranch Airpark-Small Airport
Danford Field-Small Airport
Ferndale Airfield-Small Airport
Halfmoon Flats Airport-Small Airport
Hanson Airport-Small Airport
Hot Springs Airport-Small Airport
Hoversland Airport-Small Airport
Kalispell City Airport-Small Airport
Lakeside Airport-Small Airport
Lone Hawk Airport-Small Airport
Masonry Field-Small Airport
Mineral County Airport-Small Airport
Plains Airport-Small Airport
Polson Airport-Small Airport
Rahn Airport-Small Airport
Ronan Airport-Small Airport
Ryan Field-Small Airport
Sanders Airport-Small Airport
Sands Airport-Small Airport
Sky Ranch Airport-Small Airport
St Ignatius 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

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Mines Near Elmo

3 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Elmo.

Name Description
Elmo Quarry 2 Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)
Fischer Quarry Dimension Stone NEC - Surface (Abandoned)
GLSG Portable Crusher Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmo

What is the population of Elmo?

Elmo has a population of 183 residents and is located in Montana. The population density is 572 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is Elmo expensive to live in?

Elmo is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.6 / below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Elmo?

Elmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches, with 33.6 inches of snow.

How are the schools in Elmo?

Schools in Elmo score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 10.0% of adults in Elmo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Elmo?

The obesity rate in Elmo is 35.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.1% of adults are smokers. 22.4% are physically inactive. 25.4% of residents report depression. 48.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 62.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,335.

What are the demographics of Elmo?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Elmo is 12.6% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 24.5% of the population are military veterans. 66.1% of residents have a disability. 51.4% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Polson, MT 5,334 pop · 13.7 mi Lakeside, MT 2,730 pop · 14.1 mi Somers, MT 1,181 pop · 18.3 mi Pablo, MT 1,808 pop · 19.2 mi Bigfork, MT 5,249 pop · 22.3 mi Marion, MT 1,149 pop · 23.5 mi Ronan, MT 1,962 pop · 23.7 mi Kalispell, MT 26,830 pop · 26.8 mi Evergreen, MT 8,908 pop · 27.9 mi Helena Flats, MT 1,014 pop · 31.5 mi Plains, MT 1,077 pop · 35.7 mi St. Ignatius, MT 1,053 pop · 37.2 mi Columbia Falls, MT 5,531 pop · 38.2 mi Whitefish, MT 8,422 pop · 42.1 mi
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