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Crime in Polson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Polson. Key points include:
There were 237 total crimes in Polson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Polson is 4,107.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Polson is 987.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Polson is 3,119.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Polson is 93.82% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Polson Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Polson / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 237 | 4,107.5 | 2,040.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 57 | 987.9 | 423.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 17.3 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 17.3 | 19.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 53 | 918.5 | 342.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 180 | 3,119.6 | 1,617.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 208.0 | 167.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 148 | 2,565.0 | 1,286.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 346.6 | 164.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Polson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Polson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Montana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Polson is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Polson is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Polson is $560,670.
The median income in Polson is $53,418.
Polson's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Polson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Polson | Montana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 102 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Health | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Polson, MT Weather
The average high in Polson is 56.6° and the average low is 34.6°.
There are 48.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.5 inches of precipitation each year with 34.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Polson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 48.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Polson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Polson
The current population in Polson is 5,428. The population has increased 21.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,428 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 5,334 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 5,218 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 5,161 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 5,033 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 4,918 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 4,843 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 4,702 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 4,674 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 4,643 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 4,580 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 4,545 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 4,524 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 4,493 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 4,468 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Polson
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Polson is:
67.4% White with 3,661 White residents.
0.3% African American with 17 African American residents.
12.0% American Indian with 649 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 17 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
12.3% Two Or More with 669 Two Or More residents.
7.6% Hispanic with 415 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Polson | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 83.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 12.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 12.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 4.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Polson
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Polson is 55.7% female with 3,021 female residents.
Polson is 44.3% male with 2,407 male residents.
| Gender | Polson | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.3% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Polson for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Polson completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Polson completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Polson completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Polson completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Polson completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Polson completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Polson completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Polson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Polson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Polson | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Polson, Montana
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9.3% of households in Polson earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Polson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.4% of households in Polson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Polson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Polson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Polson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Polson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.9% of households in Polson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.7% of households in Polson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.3% of households in Polson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Polson | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 17.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 9.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
