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Lakeside, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,730 Population 194/sq mi density
$83,958 Median Income $59,032 per capita
$589,500 Home Value $830,207 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
250 Violent Crime/100K 4,629 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$589,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeside, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,958
12% above
$59,032 per capita
Home Value
$589,500
109% above
Zillow: $830,207
Violent Crime
250/100K
34% below
4,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Lakeside Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
209%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeside a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakeside residents earn a median household income of $83,958 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,032. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 Lakeside is $589,500 , 109% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $830,207. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Lakeside reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,629/100K.

Education

30.4% of adults in Lakeside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeside has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population2,730
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,958
Per Capita$59,032
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

C+
Home Value$589,500
Rent
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$830,207
Housing Units1,582
Rent Burden35.5%

Crime

F
Violent250/100K
Property4,629/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,009 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakeside was built in 1992.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.