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Little Bitterroot Lake, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
153 Population 18/sq mi density
$105,114 Median Income $39,601 per capita
$775,000 Home Value $687,107 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
250 Violent Crime/100K 4,629 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,114 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$775,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Bitterroot Lake, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,114
40% above
$39,601 per capita
Home Value
$775,000
175% above
Zillow: $687,107
Violent Crime
250/100K
34% below
4,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Little Bitterroot Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
275%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Bitterroot Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Little Bitterroot Lake residents earn a median household income of $105,114 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,601. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Little Bitterroot Lake is $775,000 , 175% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $687,107. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Little Bitterroot Lake 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

20.7% of adults in Little Bitterroot Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little Bitterroot Lake 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.

Data Overview

People

Population153
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,114
Per Capita$39,601
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

C+
Home Value$775,000
Rent
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$687,107
Housing Units266
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent250/100K
Property4,629/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,909 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Little Bitterroot Lake was built in 1992.
34.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% 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.