Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 18.5% ▲ 85% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.9% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 48% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 99 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,973 (26%) |
| Some College | 2,376 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 3,671 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,551 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,487 (28.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,859 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $355,548 ▲ 28% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $850/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,589 |
| Vacant Units | 3,471 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lake County is located in Montana and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 29,523 residents. With a median age of 42.71, it is a middle-aged county.
Lake County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,859 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Lake County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $355,548 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $850. Homeownership rates are high at 71.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lake County are majority White (61.3%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lake County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 12 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59821 | Arlee | 2,822 | $68,370 | $379,700 | $962 | 6.9% | 42.5% |
| 59910 | Big Arm | 605 | $95,227 | $606,200 | — | 19.2% | 39.0% |
| 59824 | Charlo | 1,453 | $62,500 | $325,000 | $822 | 1.3% | 40.8% |
| 59914 | Dayton | 379 | $85,156 | $937,500 | $1,175 | 10.1% | 51.9% |
| 59915 | Elmo | 432 | $47,500 | — | — | 60.0% | 54.3% |
| 59855 | Pablo | 430 | $31,510 | $127,200 | $758 | 0.0% | 22.1% |
| 59860 | Polson | 11,580 | $59,883 | $386,100 | $932 | 4.6% | 44.3% |
| 59863 | Ravalli | 174 | $76,582 | — | — | 7.4% | 30.5% |
| 59931 | Rollins | 249 | $172,750 | $1,015,600 | — | 2.9% | 63.3% |
| 59864 | Ronan | 7,399 | $60,305 | $271,700 | $841 | 8.0% | 39.0% |
| 59865 | Saint Ignatius | 3,741 | $55,213 | $310,400 | $520 | 9.6% | 41.1% |