Kalispell, Montana
Among the top 23% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 70% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 2% for commute time
- bottom 4% for comfortable days
Kalispell is a mid-size city in Montana with about 25,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and air quality. It rates lower on school quality and comfortable days.
Official websitekalispell.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Mild summers · Cold winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.6 in1.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$56kbetter than 18% of US places
Home Value$341k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$952better than 45% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.85%better than 60% of US places
Income Tax5.90%better than 33% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.95%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment4.1%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)63°F2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation16.8 in10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall54.4 inbetter than 11% of US places
Sunny Days239 daysbetter than 58% of US places
Summer Humidity48°Fbetter than 93% of US places
Comfortable Days35 daysbetter than 4% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.1better than 52% of US places
Air Quality25 AQIbetter than 94% of US places
School Quality35.3better than 8% of US places
Violent Crime1303/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Crime2620/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population25,47394th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1846th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9336th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3156th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.4%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.1%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.6%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 98% of US places
Walkability9.1/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance154 mibetter than 16% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby66.34better than 46% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kalispell an affordable place to live?
- Kalispell is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $56k, better than 18% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kalispell?
- The median home value in Kalispell is $341k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kalispell?
- Median household income in Kalispell is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kalispell?
- Median gross rent in Kalispell is $952 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kalispell safe?
- Kalispell is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1303/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 2620/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kalispell?
- Kalispell averages 63°F in July and 25°F in January, with 16.8 in of annual precipitation and about 239 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kalispell?
- Public-school quality in Kalispell is below average, scoring better than 8% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kalispell?
- The average one-way commute in Kalispell is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)