Lake County

Lake County, Montana lies within the Flathead Indian Reservation, and offers the visitor a view of the past and a great experience in the present, with numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

  • You’ll find numerous outdoor recreational opportunities in Lake County, Montana
  • Population in 2008 was 28,690
  • Lake County has only 19 people per square mile
  • Cost of living index in 2009 was 94.7
  • Of all residents 25 or older, 84.2% have a high school degree or higher

Geography

Lake County consists of some awesome natural wilderness and wildlife areas, with the National Bison Range and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area lying within its boundaries. Glacier National Park is also within easy reach. Montana’s Lake County contains the Mission Mountain Range and Mission Valley as well.

All together, the land area is 1,494 square miles and the water area is 160 square miles. Two thirds of Lake County, MT’s land is within the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Population

As of 2008, population in Lake County was 28,690, with 84% rural dwellers and 16% urban. The density is only about 19 people per square mile, which makes it a wonderful place to live.

Government/Politics

Lake County votes predominately Republican in presidential elections.

Demographics

Some important Lake County information for those interested in moving to the area:

The cost of living index as of December 2009 was 94.7, a good deal lower than the US average of 100.

Of all races living in Lake County, Montana, one census found white non-Hispanic is a bit over 70%, while American Indian is at 26.8%, Hispanic is 2.5%. The average age of residents is 38 years, with males numbering 13,028 and females 13,479.

Average household income in 2008 was $37,991, with an average size of households being 2.5 people. Of all residents of 25 years of age or older, 84.2% have a high school degree or higher.

Cities/Towns within Lake County

The following is a list of all towns and cities within the county:

  • Polson (county seat)
  • St. Ignatius
  • Elmo
  • Dayton
  • Big Arm
  • Charlo
  • Ronan
  • Arlee
  • Finley Point
  • Kicking Horse
  • Jette
  • Kings Point
  • Kerr
  • Pablo
  • Rocky Point
  • Niarada
  • Ravalli
  • Woods Bay
  • Rollins
  • Turtle Lake

Contact Information

Lake County Courthouse
106 4th Ave East
Polson, MT 59860
http://www.lakecounty-mt.org/tdir.html
Check the website where all the numbers to the various offices are listed.

View the local providers:

Hampton Inn Kalispell : Kalispell, MT
Website  | Phone : (406) 755-7900

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