Kalispell

Kalispell, Montana Overview

With a composite score of 60.7/100 and a A grade, Kalispell ranks #4 of 20 cities in Montana. Its strongest showing is in Growth (82/100), while Fiscal Health (48/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Kalispell

The median household income in Kalispell is $61,590, 15% below the statewide median of $72,340. The local unemployment rate of 3% is lower than the state’s 3.7%. Population grew 3.7% recently.

Safety in Kalispell

Kalispell reports 423 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 377 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2469.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Kalispell

The median home value is $381,400. Median monthly rent is $1,019. Renters spend 19.9% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Kalispell

The adult obesity rate in Kalispell is 31.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.3%. Residents report an average of 17.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Montana ranks #20 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Kalispell

Kalispell has a high school graduation rate of 83%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. Per-pupil spending is $11,834. The city has 22 public schools serving 8,608 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Kalispell

The annual average temperature in Kalispell is 49.2°F. Summers average 70.2°F. Winters average 31°F. Annual precipitation is 21.2 inches. The average commute of 13.3 minutes is notably short.

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