Kalispell, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
26,830 Population 2,078/sq mi density
$61,590 Median Income $34,482 per capita
$381,400 Home Value $562,374 Zillow
$1,019 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
293 Violent Crime/100K 2,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,590 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$381,400 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kalispell, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,590
18% below
$34,482 per capita
Home Value
$381,400
35% above
Zillow: $562,374
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
12% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
293/100K
23% below
2,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Kalispell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kalispell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
135%
Rent
88%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
77%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kalispell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kalispell residents earn a median household income of $61,590 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,482. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Kalispell is $381,400 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $562,374. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 32.5% 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

Kalispell reports 293 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,258/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

32.9% of adults in Kalispell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kalispell has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26,830
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,078/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,590
Per Capita$34,482
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

B
Home Value$381,400
Rent$1,019
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$562,374
Housing Units10,976
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent293/100K
Property2,258/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault239/100K
Burglary126/100K

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.8 in/yr
Elevation3,080 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kalispell was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.