At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$35,374 per capita
Home Value
$492,900
Zillow: $758,435
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11.1% smoking rate
How Swan Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swan Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swan Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swan Lake residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,374. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,882 business establishments, including 372 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swan Lake is $492,900 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $758,435. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
30.1% of adults in Swan Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swan Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$35,374
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$9,086M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
B
Home Value$492,900
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$758,435
Housing Units199
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation4,632 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Swan Lake was built in 1986.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 372 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.