Columbia Falls, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Columbia Falls, Montana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
1,710.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-27.11%
Below National Average
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
Columbia Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
