Paradise, MT

Montana · Lake County

Paradise is a small town in Montana with a population of 66.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated August 2026

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

66 Population 264/sq mi density

48°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.1%

6% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Paradise Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population66

Median Age72.5 yrs

Density264/mi²

Male / Female74% / 26%

Largest GroupWhite 26%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Per Capita$14,924

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,355M

Housing

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$395,959

Housing Units43

Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity34.1%

Uninsured0.0%

Smoking17.6%

Depression24.5%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

Rain16.4 in/yr

Elevation2,496 ft (761 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+47.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%

Broadband100.0%

EV Stations2

Libraries3

Is Paradise a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paradise receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Paradise has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Paradise experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches, including 15.3 inches of snow.

Paradise has a population of 66 with a density of 264 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 72.5 years, 86% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 25.8% female and 74.2% male. The city is predominantly White (25.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 0.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 53.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

Total Population

2023 Census

264

People / sq mi

72.5yrs

Median Age

86% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 74.2%

Female 25.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Paradise vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%

27% above US avg

Spanish 0.0%

100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Paradise vs U.S. Average

Per capita income is $14,924 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $967, 32% lower than the U.S. average. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.6, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Paradise vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$14,924
Avg Weekly Wage	$967
IRS Avg AGI	$71,531
Gini Index	0.484 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty


Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,300
County GDP	$1,355M

Business (County)

Restaurants	92
Healthcare	98
Retail	109
Manufacturing	43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,744
	36% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $395,959. Fair market rent ranges from $1,076 for a one-bedroom to $1,336 for a two-bedroom apartment. 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 43 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $4,744 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values


Zillow ZHVI	$395,959

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$988
1 Bedroom	$1,076
2 Bedrooms	$1,336
3 Bedrooms	$1,789
4 Bedrooms	$2,113

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	100.0%
Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Renter-Occupied	0.0%
Housing Units	43
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,744
	36% above US avg

In Paradise, 34.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 29.5% have high blood pressure. 17.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 23.7% report binge drinking. 21.6% are physically inactive. 24.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.2% experience frequent mental distress. 0.0% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,335. The dentist ratio is 1:1,217. 62.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Paradise vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.1%
	6% above US avg
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	29.5%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.6%
	26% above US avg
Binge Drinking	23.7%
Physical Inactivity	21.6%
Depression	24.5%
Mental Distress	19.2%
Physical Distress	14.8%
Short Sleep	36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,335
Dentists	1:1,217
Mental Health	1:344
Checkup Rate	64.2%
Dental Visits	52.7%
Premature Death	11,703/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	62.8%
Healthcare Facilities	98

Paradise experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,496 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.7°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation	2,496 ft (761 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	264/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3849°N, 114.7953°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Missoula Montana (MSO) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 15.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.03"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.93"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.8 / 100
Community Resilience	51.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998	Idaho-Montana border region	M4.7	74 km
Aug 17, 1994	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M4.1	75 km
Jun 29, 1995	2 km NNW of Kila, Montana	M4.1	87 km
Apr 15, 1998	11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana	M4.1	105 km
May 2, 1995	2 km NW of Kila, Montana	M4.1	87 km
Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	131 km
Apr 1, 1992	10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana	M4.0	97 km
Jan 20, 1998	15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana	M4.0	66 km
Jun 28, 2000	21 km SE of Clinton, Montana	M4.0	128 km
Jun 2, 1996	37 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.9	131 km
Mar 21, 1992	20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	115 km
Sep 26, 2004	14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana	M3.8	42 km
May 2, 1995	3 km WNW of Kila, Montana	M3.8	86 km
Jun 1, 1996	23 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.8	124 km
May 7, 1992	14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	111 km
Jul 5, 2024	24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	120 km
Nov 8, 1997	39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho	M3.8	135 km
Apr 24, 2015	12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho	M3.7	144 km
Aug 19, 1999	12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana	M3.7	83 km
Jan 13, 2010	36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.7	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 9, 2023	EF0	56 km	0
Nov 4, 2013	EF0	85 km	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	71 km	0
Apr 9, 2008	EF0	99 km	0
Jul 18, 2007	EF0	47 km	0
Jul 18, 2007	EF0	81 km	0
Aug 7, 1995	EF0	89 km	0
Mar 3, 1991	EF0	65 km	0
Jul 20, 1983	EF0	75 km	0
Jul 9, 1978	EF0	53 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPY CREEK (95,656 ac, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2007	CHIPPY CREEK	95,656	47 km
2017	LOLO PEAK	62,316	90 km
2021	THORNE CREEK	39,694	47 km
2007	JOCKO LAKES	35,759	88 km
2003	FISH CREEK COMPLEX (THOMPSON CREEK)	33,779	56 km
2016	COPPER KING	28,338	36 km
2017	LIBERTY	27,731	87 km
2017	SUNRISE	26,896	35 km
2017	SHEEP GAP	24,702	21 km
2022	ELMO	22,148	61 km
2003	MINERAL-PRIMM (MINERAL AND PRIMM)	20,888	87 km
2023	NIARADA	20,686	52 km
2000	UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX (NINE MILE)	19,695	20 km
2023	RIVER ROAD EAST	18,068	2 km
2017	DEEP CREEK	14,558	60 km
2015	WEST FORK FISH CREEK	14,495	53 km
2023	MIDDLE RIDGE	14,459	36 km
2017	MOOSE PEAK	14,085	69 km
2021	DECEITFUL	12,750	92 km
1984	HOUGHTON CREEK II	12,495	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.2 in
February	32°F (0°C)	1.3 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.8 in
June	62°F (16°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (20°C)	1.1 in
September	60°F (15°C)	1.0 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in
November	35°F (2°C)	2.0 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.4 in	Coldest

Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Paradise is located in Lake County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 58.4% of the vote, a 19.9-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate). The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 98 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%

D 38.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	10
Traffic Accidents	2
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	47.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent
Population Density	264/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi
County	Lake County County

Services

Broadband Access	100.0%
Avg Download Speed	80.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.4 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	98
Restaurants	92
Retail Stores	109

Commute & Transportation

Average costs for common services in Paradise. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$237 ($142-$378)
Specialist Visit	$331 ($189-$520)
Urgent Care Visit	$189 ($95-$331)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,081 ($757-$4,730)
Dental Cleaning	$123 ($71-$189)
Dental Filling	$237 ($142-$378)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24-$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47-$114)
Brake Pad Replacement	$284 ($142-$473)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19-$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$568 ($378-$946)
Battery Replacement	$189 ($95-$331)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$95 ($57-$142)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47-$132)
HVAC Repair	$378 ($142-$757)
HVAC System Install	$6,622 ($3,784-$11,352)
Roof Repair	$946 ($378-$1,892)
Roof Replacement	$8,514 ($5,203-$14,190)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,419 ($473-$3,311)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,190 ($4,730-$28,380)
DUI Defense	$4,730 ($1,892-$9,460)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,419 ($757-$2,838)
Will Preparation	$473 ($189-$946)
Trust Preparation	$2,365 ($946-$4,730)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14-$43)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28-$95)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$142 ($71-$237)
Manicure	$24 ($14-$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24-$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$76 ($47-$123)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.88 ($2.84-$5.20)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.31 ($2.37-$4.73)
Loaf of Bread	$3.59 ($2.37-$5.20)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.26 ($2.84-$6.15)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.20 ($3.78-$7.10)
Rice (per lb)	$0.95 ($0.57-$1.70)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($76-$237)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28-$142)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38-$114)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38-$95)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28-$95)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47-$142)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$189 ($71-$473)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,892 ($1,135-$3,311)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28-$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.57-$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$95 ($28-$237)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14-$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,135 ($568-$2,365)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$946 ($473-$1,892)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$378 ($189-$662)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24-$95)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$946 ($378-$2,365)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,825 ($4,730-$28,380)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57 ($28-$95)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$95 ($47-$189)
Dog Grooming	$57 ($28-$95)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19-$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$284 ($142-$473)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$189 ($95-$378)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$977
Toddler	$1,017
Preschool	$873
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$769
Toddler	$785
Preschool	$785

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Lake County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	1,252	124	$56,383	0.89
Retail Trade	1,182	90	$36,519	1.21
Accommodation & Food Services	805	100	$20,572	0.91
Manufacturing	748	53	$45,631	0.93
Construction	611	234	$46,649	1.19
Professional & Technical Services	304	170	$75,465	0.45
Other Services	292	89	$34,053	0.99
Finance & Insurance	179	36	$59,720	0.45
Wholesale Trade	173	39	$50,404	0.45
Arts & Entertainment	155	25	$20,026	0.94
Agriculture & Forestry	153	43	$41,118	1.94
Transportation & Warehousing	123	46	$44,490	0.30
Information & Technology	102	19	$72,898	0.56
Real Estate	95	49	$44,342	0.63
Educational Services	85	18	$36,981	0.42
Mining & Oil/Gas	84	8	$71,509	2.27
Utilities	45	8	$304,839	1.21
Unclassified	16	12	$75,408	1.17

Campgrounds Near Paradise

7 campgrounds found near Paradise.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Big Hole Lookout (MT)	5.0/5	1	$45
Cabin City Campground (MT)	4.7/5	25	$15
THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER	4.7/5	1	$75
Trout Creek Campground (MT)	4.5/5	1	$15
Quartz Flat Campground (MT)	4.3/5	76	$15
Sloway Campground (MT)	4.1/5	28	$15
Cascade Campground	-	2	$15, $20

National Parks Near Paradise

18 national parks and monuments found near Paradise.

Park	Type	Fee
Council Grove State Park	State Park	Free
Fish Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/Big Arm State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/Finley Point State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/Wayfarers State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/West Shore State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/Wild Horse Island State Park	State Park	Free
Flathead Lake/Yellow Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Owen State Park	State Park	Free
Frenchtown Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Glade Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Mary Ronan State Park	State Park	Free
Logan State Park	State Park	Free
Lone Pine State Park	State Park	Free
Milltown State Park	State Park	Free
Thompson Chain-of-Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Thompson Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Travelers' Rest State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Paradise

192+ trails found near Paradise.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
STATELINE	20.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NINEMILE DIVIDE	18.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CC DIVIDE	15.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SILCOX-HEADLEY	15.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DRY CREEK DIVIDE	14.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KREIS POND RED LOOP	14.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
SUNDANCE RIDGE	14.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BIG ROCK CREEK	11.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RESERVATION DIVIDE	11.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
THOMPSON CREEK	11.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH FORK FISH CREEK	10.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
STATE LINE	9.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BACON LOOP	9.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
DRY FORK	9.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RESERVATION DIVIDE	8.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
STRAIGHT CREEK	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CEDAR CREEK DRIVEWAY	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
FOURTEEN MILE CREEK	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LIGHTNING-WINDFALL	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CHIPPY CREEK	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RESERVATION DIVIDE	6.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BEAR CREEK (D5)	6.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
STATELINE	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RIVER TRAIL	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
YANKEE PEAK	6.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SNOWSTORM RIDGE	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DRY CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SPRING CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ALBERT CREEK	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PETTY MOUNTAIN	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TROUT CREEK DRIVEWAY	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SAINT PATRICK PEAK	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WEST FORK SWAMP CREEK	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ST. JOE LAKE	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MAYO GULCH	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
TEPEE CREEK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SACAJAWEA PEAK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FLAT ROCK CREEK	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BAY STATE CREEK	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BOYD MOUNTAIN	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MARBLE POINT	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
TEEPEE MOUNTAIN	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CROOKED RIDGE OHV	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COOK MOUNTAIN	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HONEYMOON CREEK	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HELLER SIMMONS DIVIDE	4.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
IRON MOUNTAIN	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
THREE LAKES DIVIDE	4.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MCCORMICK CREEK	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CC DIVIDE	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MUNSON CREEK	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
JOSEPHINE	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HEART LAKE	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LOST LAKE	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TRAIL LAKE	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KENNEDY CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BIG SPRUCE CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ASHLEY CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
STARK MOUNTAIN	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DONLAN SADDLE	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BEAN DIVIDE	3.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
OLSON PEAK	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SHERLOCK CREEK	3.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SACAJAWEA PEAK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WASHOUT POINT	3.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
NEVER SWEAT	3.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILD HORSE POINT	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MILL CREEK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
IDAHO GULCH	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
KOO KOO SINT RIDGE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SIMMONS CREEK	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BURNT FORK PINNACLE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WAMPUS CREEK	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
VALACH	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CAMP CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ALBERT POINT	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
VERMILION-HEADLEY	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
PETTY PASTURE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CORONA DIVIDE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TODD SPRINGS	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BONANZA GULCH	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SOUTH FORK FOUR LAKES CREEK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FLAT ROCK RIDGE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ANN ARBOR	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KEITH CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BEATRICE SADDLE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SUNSET CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SIXMILE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
EDDY RIDGE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BURNT FLAT DIVIDE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CC DIVIDE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CHERRY CREEK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MILL CREEK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
KOO KOO SINT (E)	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PEARL LAKE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BIG HOLE LOOKOUT	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FRENCH LAKE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KREIS POND BLUE LOOP	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
KREIS POND GREEN LOOP	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MISSOULA LAKE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HOODOO LAKE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CH-PAA-QN PEAK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GOAT LAKES	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FLAT ROCK RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH FORK LITTLE JOE RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WEST MOUNTAIN CREEK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
KREIS POND YELLOW LOOP	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
YANKEE BAR/NEVERSWEAT	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BALDY MOUNTAIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KREIS POND BLUE LOOP - A	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
KREIS POND ORANGE LOOP	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
HENDRICKSON GULCH	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CABIN LAKE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FISHTRAP LAKE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BACON LOOP	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MONTREAL GULCH	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RIVER TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
DEE CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ACORN LAKE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BALDY MOUNTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PEGLEG MOUNTAIN	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
TERRACE LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SNOWSTORM-ROCK CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BAY STATE CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
VISTA	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SNOWSTORM-ROCK CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OUTLAW LAKE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FRENCH LAKE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DEE CREEK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SHEEP CAMP	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HELLER SIMMONS DIVIDE	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MOUNT HEADLEY CUTOFF	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WILD HORSE POINT	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CLIFF LAKE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
GRAND MENARD ENVIR DISCOVERY	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CEDAR CREEK DRIVEWAY	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
IRON MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
NORTH FORK LITTLE THOMPSON	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TODD SPRINGS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
UPPER GRAVES CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OREGON LAKES	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
TRIO LAKES	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CC DIVIDE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BACON - FIVE LAKES	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
VERMILION-HEADLEY	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CHERRY CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GOAT LAKES CONNECTOR	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BACON LAKE	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
ALBERT-PETTY TIE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BALDY MOUNTAIN	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FLAT ROCK RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH FORK FISH CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KEITH CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
QUARTZ FLAT NATURE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SAINT PATRICK PEAK SUMMIT	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
STATELINE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CABIN CITY INTERPRETIVE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
VALACH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
HOODOO LAKE ACCESS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CC DIVIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SIMMONS MEADOW	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
DEE CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ST. JOE LAKE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BONANZA LAKES	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
UPPER ST JOE LAKE	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
DIAMOND LAKE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PETTY CREEK SHEEP VIEWING	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SACAJAWEA PEAK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CH-PAA-QN PEAK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MAYNARD LOGE NATURE CONSERV.	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MISSOULA LAKE CG - STATELINE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
DALTON LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CC DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MOORE LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
ARROWHEAD LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MAYNARD LOGE NATURE CONSERV.	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
ST JOE LAKE SPUR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MOORE LAKE -- SOUTH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
FISHTRAP LAKE CUTOFF	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SACAJAWEA PEAK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BALDY LAKE SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
PETTY PASTURE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
N FK FISH CR GUARD STATION TIE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KEITH CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MAYNARD LOGE NATURE CONSERV.	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MISSOULA LAKE CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
OVERLOOK AT CASCADE FALLS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
KEITH CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
GRAND MENARD SHORT LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MOORE LAKE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
KEITH CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CLARK FORK OVERLOOK SPUR #1	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-

Historical Trends - Paradise

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	204	$32,778
2015	204	$27,188
2017	150	$32,875
2019	158	$38,750
2021	157	$39,539
2023	66	-

Museums in Paradise

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MINERAL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	301 2ND AVENUE EAST

Libraries in Paradise

Name	Address	Annual Visits
MINERAL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	301 2ND AVE EAST	46,332
PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	108 WEST RAILROAD	20,800
PRESTON HOT SPRINGS TOWN-COUNTY LIBRARY	203 EAST MAIN	7,644

Farmers Markets in Paradise

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Hot Springs Farmers Market	215 Spring St	May to October	Tue:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM;
Plains Paradise Farmers Market	30 River Rd.				Visit

Hotels in Paradise

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort

Cafes in Paradise

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kathy's Cafe

Cell Towers in Paradise

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
4 MI N CLARK FORK RIVER 4.4 MI NW QUINNS HOT SPRINGS	TOWER	37
(Superior Relo) Thompson Peak Lookout / Road 7863	GTOWER	34
Local Road 508 (108886)	MTOWER	19
Local Road 508 (108886)	MTOWER	19
NW 1/4 SW 1/4 S 25, T 19 N, R 26 W (108886)	LTOWER	19
NW 1/4 SW 1/4 S 25, T 19 N, R 26 W (108886)	LTOWER	19

Bridges in Paradise

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1997	1,110	2,835	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1996	470	2,835	F
Slab	Concrete	1969	31	2,127	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Concrete continuous	1962	445	1,985	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1965	130	384	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	654	384	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1992	52	100	G

Airports Near Paradise

29 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Missoula Montana Airport	MSO	Medium Airport
Abel Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Ayotte Airport	-	Small Airport
Cabin Creek Landing Airport	-	Small Airport
Campbell Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Candylands Airport	-	Small Airport
Carson Field	-	Small Airport
Cayuse Creek /US Forest Service Airport	-	Small Airport
Craik Airport	-	Small Airport
Hanson Airport	-	Small Airport
Hot Springs Airport	-	Small Airport
Hoversland Airport	-	Small Airport
Lakeside Airport	-	Small Airport
Littlebear Airport	-	Small Airport
Masonry Field	-	Small Airport
Mineral County Airport	-	Small Airport
Nine Mile Airport	-	Small Airport
Petty Creek Mountain Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Pinehurst Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Plains Airport	-	Small Airport
Polson Airport	-	Small Airport
Ronan Airport	-	Small Airport
Sanders Airport	-	Small Airport
Sky Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
St Ignatius Airport	-	Small Airport
Tarkio Montana Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Taylor Homestead Airport	-	Small Airport
Thompson Falls Airport	THM	Small Airport
Wounded Buck Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Paradise

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Choices for Change Counseling	Substance Abuse	406-822-5422

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Hot Springs

Natural geothermal hot springs from NOAA geothermal database

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Mines Near Paradise

3 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Paradise.

Name	Description
Camas Prairie	Dimension Stone NEC - Surface (Abandoned)
McLaughlin Site/Other	Dimension Stone NEC - Surface (Abandoned)
Paradise Valley Mine	Dimension Stone NEC - Surface (Abandoned)

UFO Sightings Near Paradise

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Paradise.

Name	Year	Description
Paradise, MT	2013	Strange light(s) in sky with interesting trajectory vanishes into nothingness.
Paradise, MT	2013	A large white object with sparks coming off it lit up the night sky before breaking into pieces.

Hot Springs Near Paradise

2 hot springs from NOAA geothermal data found near Paradise.

Name	Description
Green Springs
Quinns Hot Springs

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise

What is the population of Paradise?

Paradise has a population of 66 residents and is located in Montana. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 72.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 25.8% female and 74.2% male.

Is Paradise expensive to live in?

Paradise is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.6 / below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Paradise?

Paradise has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches, with 15.3 inches of snow.

How are the schools in Paradise?

Schools in Paradise score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 0.0% of adults in Paradise hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Paradise?

The obesity rate in Paradise is 34.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.6% of adults are smokers. 21.6% are physically inactive. 24.5% of residents report depression. 0.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 62.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,335.

What are the demographics of Paradise?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise is 25.8% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 0.0% of the population are military veterans. 53.0% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Plains, MT 1,077 pop · 6.7 mi Thompson Falls, MT 1,568 pop · 29.5 mi St. Ignatius, MT 1,053 pop · 33.1 mi Ronan, MT 1,962 pop · 33.9 mi Pablo, MT 1,808 pop · 35.6 mi Frenchtown, MT 1,629 pop · 35.7 mi Polson, MT 5,334 pop · 37.0 mi Wye, MT 1,222 pop · 43.1 mi Marion, MT 1,149 pop · 48.8 mi Orchard Homes, MT 5,280 pop · 49.9 mi Missoula, MT 75,600 pop · 50.5 mi Lakeside, MT 2,730 pop · 51.0 mi East Missoula, MT 2,072 pop · 53.0 mi Wallace, ID 1,127 pop · 53.0 mi

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