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Kalispell, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
Kalispell, MT
At a Glance
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)
Is Kalispell a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% 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 $541,638. 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 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,355/100K. The murder rate is 4.1/100K.
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. 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.