Montana
Thompson Falls is a small town in Montana with a population of 1,568. Residents earn $53,203 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Thompson Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Thompson Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thompson Falls is $53,203, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Thompson Falls is $182,200, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Thompson Falls is below the national average at 224 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,937 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Thompson Falls 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 22.1 inches, including 15.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,203 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,548 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $883 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,450 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 574 |
| County GDP | $552M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,463 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
| Commute Time | 13.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $182,200 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $381,953 |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,463 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,207/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Total Violent | 223.6/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 149.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 74.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,937.4/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 372.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,490.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 74.5/100K |
| Arson | 74.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.1 inches |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,620 ft (799 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5994°N, 115.3426°W |
| County FIPS | 30089 |
Winner: Republican by 55.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.8% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.9% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 13.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |