Polson, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
Polson, MT
At a Glance
How Polson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Polson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Polson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Polson residents earn a median household income of $51,463 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,142. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Polson is $321,000 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $578,626. Median rent is $921/month, with 30.8% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Polson reports 988 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 160% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,172/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Polson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Polson has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches.