At a Glance
Median Income
$39,261
$25,852 per capita
Home Value
$218,500
Zillow: $346,255
Median Rent
$679/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
756/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
19.6% smoking rate
How Libby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Libby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Libby a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Libby residents earn a median household income of $39,261 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,852. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Libby is $218,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,255. Median rent is $679/month, with 26.9% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Libby reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 756/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Libby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Libby has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,948
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,602/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,261
Per Capita$25,852
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$880M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
B+
Home Value$218,500
Rent$679
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$346,255
Housing Units1,593
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property756/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation2,107 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Libby was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.