Columbia Falls, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Columbia Falls, Montana Info Snack

Population
5,651
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
10.3%
Median Home
$218,100
Median Income
$48,427
Median Rent
$785

Columbia Falls SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
4
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5

Columbia Falls, MT Crime Report

103
Total Crimes
1,710.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
-27.11%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Columbia Falls
/ 100k People
Montana
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 103 1,710.1 2,590.7 2,346.0
Violent Crime 18 298.9 469.8 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 5.0 6.5
Robbery 1 16.6 25.8 73.9
Aggravated Assault 14 232.4 383.7 279.7
Property Crime 85 1,411.3 2,120.8 1,958.2
Burglary 5 83.0 270.1 314.2
Larceny 72 1,195.4 1,603.0 1,398.0
Car Theft 8 132.8 247.6 246.0

Columbia Falls, MT Cost Of Living

95
Columbia Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Columbia Falls Montana National Average
Overall 95 97 100
Services 94 99 100
Groceries 100 99 100
Health 104 100 100
Housing 88 100 100
Transportation 94 94 100
Utilities 86 87 100

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Rankings for Columbia Falls in Montana

Map Of Columbia Falls, MT

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Population over time in Columbia Falls

Year Population % Change
2020 5,651 8.2%
2019 5,225 3.4%
2018 5,054 1.9%
2017 4,960 2.1%
2016 4,856 1.9%
2015 4,765 1.1%
2014 4,713 0.5%
2013 4,690 0.3%
2012 4,678 1.1%
2011 4,626 -

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia Falls

White
95.7% (5,406)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
1.1% (64)
Asian
0.4% (24)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.0% (55)
Hispanic
1.8% (102)
Race Columbia Falls MT USA
White 95.7% 85.6% 60.1%
African American 0.0% 0.5% 12.2%
American Indian 1.1% 5.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.0% 3.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.8% 3.9% 18.2%

Gender in Columbia Falls

Female
52.2% (2,948)
Male
47.8% (2,703)
Gender Columbia Falls MT USA
Female 52.2% 49.7% 50.8%
Male 47.8% 50.3% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia Falls for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (226)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (169)
High School / GED
32.0% (1,808)
Some College
26.0% (1,469)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (565)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (1,130)
Master's Degree
4.0% (226)
Professional Degree
1.0% (56)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Columbia Falls MT USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 4.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 32.0% 28.0% 27.0%
Some College 26.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Columbia Falls, Montana

Less than $10,000
4.8% (27,304)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.1% (51,439)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.6% (65,822)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (42,419)
$35,000 to $49,999
19.3% (109,216)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (99,465)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (67,041)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.6% (59,971)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (19,503)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (22,916)
Income Columbia Falls MT USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 5.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.1% 4.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.6% 9.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 10.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.3% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 19.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.6% 13.8% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 5.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 4.7% 8.3%

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