Plains, MT

Montana · Lake County

Plains is a small town in Montana with a population of 1,077. Residents earn $24,661 per year, which is 67% below the national average.

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

1,077 Population 1,737/sq mi density

$24,661 Median Income $43,265 per capita

$209,200 Home Value $395,959 Zillow

$782 Median Rent 46.0% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

469 Violent Crime/100K 1,968 property/100K

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$24,661 median income, 2.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$209,200 home value, $782/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

469 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $24,661

67% lower than US avg

Home Value $209,200

26% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 469/100K

23% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 20.0%

41% lower than US avg

Median Rent $782

33% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.8%

5% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.0%

44% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.4%

0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,077

Median Age43.5 yrs

Density1,737/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans10.4%

Economy

Median Income$24,661

Per Capita$43,265

Unemployment2.0%

Poverty12.4%

County GDP$1,355M

Commute18 min

Housing

Home Value$209,200

Rent$782

Ownership50.4%

Zillow$395,959

Housing Units710

Rent Burden46.0%

Crime

Violent469/100K

Property1,968/100K

Murder93.7/100K

Assault281/100K

Burglary281/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%

Uninsured11.3%

Smoking16.4%

Depression26.0%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI26 (Good)

Rain16.4 in/yr

Sunny Days273/yr

Elevation2,471 ft (753 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.0%

High School+89.5%

Graduate+6.5%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%

Commute18 min

Broadband75.5%

EV Stations2

Libraries3

Is Plains a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plains receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Plains has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plains is $24,661, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plains is $209,200, 26% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 469 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,968 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Plains has a population of 1,077 with a density of 1,737 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.4% female and 54.6% male. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 4% Hispanic, 1.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97% of residents. 10.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 25.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 87.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,077

Total Population

1,737

People / sq mi

43.5yrs

Median Age

12% above US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%

Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Plains vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.0%

24% above US avg

Spanish 3.0%

78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plains vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plains is $24,661, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,265 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $967, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. 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. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 14.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Plains vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$24,661
	67% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$43,265
Avg Weekly Wage	$967
IRS Avg AGI	$71,531
Gini Index	0.484 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.0%
	44% below US avg
Poverty Rate	12.4%
	0% 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)
Effective Tax Rate	2.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.2 min
Drive Alone	60.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Plains is $209,200, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $395,959, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $782 (33% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,076 for a one-bedroom to $1,336 for a two-bedroom apartment. 50.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 710 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. The average annual property tax is $4,744 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 46.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$209,200
	26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$395,959

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$782
	33% below US avg
Rent Burden	46.0%

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	50.4%
Owner-Occupied	50.4%
Renter-Occupied	49.6%
Housing Units	710
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,744
	36% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.27%

In Plains, 33.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.4% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 28.0% have high blood pressure. 16.4% are current smokers. 22.6% report binge drinking. 21.9% are physically inactive. 26.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.8% experience frequent mental distress. 11.3% of residents lack health insurance (above 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: Plains vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.8%
	5% above US avg
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	28.0%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	7.0%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.4%
	17% above US avg
Binge Drinking	22.6%
Physical Inactivity	21.9%
Depression	26.0%
Mental Distress	19.8%
Physical Distress	14.4%
Short Sleep	34.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	87.7%
Uninsured	11.3%
	31% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,335
Dentists	1:1,217
Mental Health	1:344
Checkup Rate	65.4%
Dental Visits	56.3%
Premature Death	11,703/100K

Food & Exercise

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

Plains has a violent crime rate of 469 per 100,000 residents, 23% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 281.2 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 93.7. The murder rate is 93.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,968 per 100,000, 0% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,593, burglary at 281, vehicle theft at 94 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Plains receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Plains vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	468.6/100K
	23% above US avg
Murder	93.7/100K
	1388% above US avg
Rape	93.7/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	281.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,968.1/100K
	0% below US avg
Burglary	281.2/100K
Theft	1,593.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	93.7/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	10
Traffic Accidents	125
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Plains 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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 2,471 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)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,471 ft (753 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	1,737/sq mi
Coordinates	47.4602°N, 114.8842°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Missoula Montana (MSO) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"

57% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

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

217 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	64 km
Apr 15, 1998	11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana	M4.1	105 km
Aug 17, 1994	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M4.1	67 km
Jun 29, 1995	2 km NNW of Kila, Montana	M4.1	81 km
May 2, 1995	2 km NW of Kila, Montana	M4.1	82 km
Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	138 km
Jan 20, 1998	15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana	M4.0	56 km
Apr 1, 1992	10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana	M4.0	99 km
Jun 28, 2000	21 km SE of Clinton, Montana	M4.0	138 km
Jun 2, 1996	37 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.9	138 km
Apr 24, 2015	8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho	M3.9	142 km
Mar 21, 1992	20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	123 km
Jun 1, 1996	23 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.8	132 km
May 2, 1995	3 km WNW of Kila, Montana	M3.8	80 km
May 7, 1992	14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	119 km
Sep 26, 2004	14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana	M3.8	45 km
Jul 5, 2024	24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	128 km
Nov 8, 1997	39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho	M3.8	141 km
Jan 13, 2010	36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.7	129 km
Apr 24, 2015	12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho	M3.7	134 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	63 km	0
Nov 4, 2013	EF0	83 km	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	72 km	0
Apr 9, 2008	EF0	94 km	0
Jul 18, 2007	EF0	48 km	0
Jul 18, 2007	EF0	79 km	0
Aug 7, 1995	EF0	95 km	0
Mar 3, 1991	EF0	75 km	0
Jul 20, 1983	EF0	86 km	0
Jul 9, 1978	EF0	43 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	39 km
2021	THORNE CREEK	39,694	37 km
2007	JOCKO LAKES	35,759	97 km
2003	FISH CREEK COMPLEX (THOMPSON CREEK)	33,779	66 km
2016	COPPER KING	28,338	25 km
2017	LIBERTY	27,731	96 km
2017	SUNRISE	26,896	44 km
2017	SHEEP GAP	24,702	12 km
2022	ELMO	22,148	57 km
2003	MINERAL-PRIMM (MINERAL AND PRIMM)	20,888	97 km
2023	NIARADA	20,686	48 km
2000	UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX (NINE MILE)	19,695	31 km
2023	RIVER ROAD EAST	18,068	11 km
1994	LITTLE WOLF	15,714	94 km
2017	DEEP CREEK	14,558	49 km
2015	WEST FORK FISH CREEK	14,495	62 km
2023	MIDDLE RIDGE	14,459	39 km
2017	MOOSE PEAK	14,085	58 km
2021	DECEITFUL	12,750	83 km
1984	HOUGHTON CREEK II	12,495	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.6 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.3 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.3 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
November	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (1.1").

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Plains is located in Lake County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. 6.5% 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. 75.5% of households have broadband internet access (below 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. 60.7% of workers drive alone to work.

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	125
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	20.0%
	41% below US avg
High School+	89.5%
Graduate Degree+	6.5%
School Test Score	5.10

C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	1,737/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi
County	Lake County County

Services

Broadband Access	75.5%
Avg Download Speed	80.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	940 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	98
Restaurants	92
Retail Stores	109

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.2 min
Drive Alone	60.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.4%

Average costs for common services in Plains. 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

Hospitals in Plains

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
CLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL	Critical Access Hospitals	—	Yes	(406) 826-4800

Schools in Plains

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Plains Elementary School (Charter)	Elementary	247	17	14.5:1
Plains High School (Charter)	High	138	9	15.3:1
Plains 7-8 (Charter)	Middle	68	4	17.0:1

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Radio Stations near Plains

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Plains

12 campgrounds found near Plains.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Big Hole Lookout (MT)	5.0/5	1	$45
Line Creek Stock Campground	5.0/5	7	$10
COUGAR PEAK LOOKOUT	4.9/5	1	$45
UP UP LOOKOUT	4.8/5	1	$45
Cabin City Campground (MT)	4.7/5	25	$15
THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER	4.7/5	1	$75
BEND GUARD STATION	4.6/5	1	$90
Trout Creek Campground (MT)	4.5/5	1	$15
RED IVES CABIN	4.4/5	1	$100
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 Plains

19 national parks and monuments found near Plains.

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
Les Mason State Park	State Park	Free
Logan State Park	State Park	Free
Lone Pine 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
Whitefish Lake State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Plains

258+ trails found near Plains.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
UP-UP / DEER CREEK	22.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STATELINE	20.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NINEMILE DIVIDE	18.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ST. JOE RIVER	17.8	NAT - 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
DEBORGIA / KNOX PASS	13.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BIG ROCK CREEK	11.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RESERVATION DIVIDE	11.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THOMPSON CREEK	11.0	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
SQAYLTH-KWUM CREEK	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RESERVATION DIVIDE	8.5	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	—	—
FURLONG OHV	7.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHIPPY CREEK	7.2	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
UP UP RIDGE	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
YANKEE PEAK	6.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
THORNE CREEK	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SNOWSTORM RIDGE	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DRY CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SPRING CREEK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITETAIL PEAK OHV	6.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SLIDE ROCK MOUNTAIN	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TROUT CREEK DRIVEWAY	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ELBOW RIDGE NRT	5.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WINNIEMUCK CREEK	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SAINT PATRICK PEAK	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MURR CREEK	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
SIMMONS CREEK	5.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SIMMONS RIDGE	5.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SACAJAWEA PEAK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLAT ROCK CREEK	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CC DIVIDE	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEBORGIA / TWELVEMILE CREEK	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BAY STATE CREEK	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOYD MOUNTAIN	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
KNOX CREEK	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MARBLE POINT	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TEEPEE MOUNTAIN	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CAMERON PEAK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	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
INDIAN PEAK	4.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GOLD RUSH CREEK	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	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
UP UP RIDGE	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOST LAKE	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TRAIL LAKE	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KENNEDY CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PEGLEG MOUNTAIN	3.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BIG SPRUCE CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ASHLEY CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOAN CREEK	3.8	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
MILL CREEK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COUGAR PEAK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CC DIVIDE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
IDAHO GULCH	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MY RUBY CREEK	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
KOO KOO SINT RIDGE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LINE CREEK	3.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	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
INDIAN CREEK	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WALOVEN/HIMES	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLACKTAIL LOOP	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PASS CREEK	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LITTLE BERGE OHV	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
VALACH	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAMP CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
UP UP CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VERMILION-HEADLEY	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WAHOO-INDIAN DIVIDE	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CORONA DIVIDE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TODD SPRINGS	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BONANZA GULCH	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WARD CREEK	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
EASY MONEY OHV	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KEITH CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEATRICE SADDLE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SUNSET CREEK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SIMMONS RIDGE	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	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
BROKEN LEG TRAIL	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	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
WAHOO-INDIAN DIVIDE	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLACKTAIL LOOP	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GOAT LAKES	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLD FACE OHV	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
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	—	—	—
CUBE IRON MOUNTAIN	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOOSE PEAK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR CREEK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KREIS POND YELLOW LOOP	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
YANKEE BAR/NEVERSWEAT	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HUB HAZEL LAKES	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	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
EASY GOLD OHV	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
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
BERGE PEAK OHV	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LONG WALK - B OHV	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALDY MOUNTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WEST FORK KNOX CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PEGLEG MOUNTAIN	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TERRACE LAKE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THOMPSON FALLS FITNESS TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNOWSTORM-ROCK CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BERGE CREEK OHV	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WAHOO-FLY CONNECTION	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WARD PEAK	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GOLDEN AXE TOO OHV	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
UPPER GOLD OHV	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WATER HILL	1.3	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
MURR 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
BROADAXE CREEK OHV	1.1	NAT - 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
YELLOW GOLD OHV	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLACKTAIL LOOP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
UPPER GRAVES CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OREGON LAKES	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UP UP RIDGE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SPRING CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CC DIVIDE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SPRING CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE HILL	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
COPPER LINES CONNECTION	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PINE HILL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
T. FALLS FITNESS WEST LOOP	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALDY MOUNTAIN	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FLAT ROCK RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KEITH CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
THREE LAKES DIVIDE	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	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
3504 AB OHV	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
UPPER ST JOE LAKE	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
3504 AA OHV	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DIAMOND LAKE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRETTY CREEK OHV	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BEAR CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SACAJAWEA PEAK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MAYNARD LOGE NATURE CONSERV.	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SQUARE LAKE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MURR CANYON VIEW POINT	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HOUGHTON/COLONITE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MISSOULA LAKE CG - STATELINE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
T. FALLS FITNESS WEST ACCESS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CC DIVIDE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MOOSE PEAK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACKTAIL LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MOORE LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER WARD PEAK	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARROWHEAD LAKE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MAYNARD LOGE NATURE CONSERV.	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHORT WALK OHV	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ST JOE LAKE SPUR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MOOSE PEAK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	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
HOUGHTON/COLONITE	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	—	—
MOOSE PEAK	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
SLIDE ROCK MOUNTAIN	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
T. FALLS FITNESS EAST ACCESS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLARK FORK OVERLOOK SPUR #1	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Plains

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,064	$22,986
2015	1,062	$26,420
2017	1,098	$32,850
2019	1,120	$33,155
2021	1,157	$24,844
2023	1,227	$24,661

Museums in Plains

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SPRAG POLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Plains

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	108 WEST RAILROAD	0.0	20,800
PRESTON HOT SPRINGS TOWN-COUNTY LIBRARY	203 EAST MAIN	0.0	7,644

Farmers Markets in Plains

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

Nursing Homes in Plains

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME 10 KRUGER RD	Non profit - Corporation	28	25	4/5	—	5/5	2/5	4068264800

Pharmacies in Plains

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
PLAINS DRUG HEALTH MART PHARMACY	214 RAILROAD STREET	406-826-3552

Cell Towers in Plains

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
4 MI N CLARK FORK RIVER 4.4 MI NW QUINNS HOT SPRINGS	TOWER	37
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

Fire Stations in Plains

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department	24 Airport RD	Volunteer			406-826-3900
Town Of Plains Volunteer Fire Department	100 E 1st ST	Volunteer			406-826-3411

Bridges in Plains

Location	Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
	Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	980	100	F

Airports Near Plains

26 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Abel Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Ayotte Airport	—	Small Airport
Braidwater Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Cabin Creek Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Campbell Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Candylands Airport	—	Small Airport
Carson Field	—	Small Airport
Craik Airport	—	Small Airport
Danford Field	—	Small Airport
Hanson Airport	—	Small Airport
Hot Springs Airport	—	Small Airport
Kalispell City Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakeside Airport	—	Small Airport
Littlebear Airport	—	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
Sanders Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Ranch 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

Grocery Stores in Plains

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Clark Fork Custom Meats	Specialty Store	15 Mollys Ln
Denley Homestead	Farmers and Markets	80 Deemer Creek Rd
Little Bitterroot Corner Grocery	Grocery Store	201 S Hubbard St
McGowan Commercial Co	Supermarket	116 E Railroad St
Town Pump of Plains 3500	Convenience Store	309 E Railroad Ave

Post Offices in Plains

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Plains Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plains

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CAMP BIGHORN	1850 MT HIGHWAY 135
CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 372
CHURCH OF THE MOVE	PO BOX 767
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 475
GOSPEL WAY	PO BOX 1017
HARVEST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD	PO BOX 487
LATIN MASS MONTANA INC	PO BOX 235
PLAINS ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE	PO BOX 368
PLAINS BIBLE CHURCH	PO BOX 942
PLAINS PARADISE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	PO BOX 699
SONORAEVANGELICALMINISTRIESLIMITED	PO BOX 6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plains

What is the population of Plains?

Plains has a population of 1,077 residents and is located in Montana. The population density is 1,737 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.4% female and 54.6% male.

Is Plains expensive to live in?

Plains is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.6 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $24,661, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $209,200 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $782 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Plains safe?

The violent crime rate in Plains is 469 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,968 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Plains receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Plains?

Plains 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. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 26.

How is the job market in Plains?

The job market in Plains is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $967. There are 1,300 business establishments in the area, including 92 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 14.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Plains?

The median home value in Plains is $209,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $395,959. For renters, the median monthly rent is $782. Fair market rent is $1,076 for a 1-bedroom and $1,336 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 50.4%. The average annual property tax is $4,744.

How are the schools in Plains?

Schools in Plains score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 20.0% of adults in Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Plains?

The obesity rate in Plains is 33.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.4% of adults are smokers. 21.9% are physically inactive. 26.0% of residents report depression. 11.3% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 62.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,335.

What is transportation like in Plains?

The average commute in Plains is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 60.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Plains?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Plains is 91.2% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 4% Hispanic or Latino. 97% of residents speak only English at home. 10.4% of the population are military veterans. 25.6% of residents have a disability. 87.7% have health insurance coverage.

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