Discover Missoula, MT: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Missoula is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

72,125

Missoula Population7

36,773

Median Income6

4.8

Unemployment Rate16

Air Quality

97
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups
  
  0 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution13
  
  126 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  55 days per year
Education

68
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  8
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  34.8 %
- High schools in top 25%12
  
  2
- High schools in top 25% (%)12
  
  66.7 %
- Top rated public high school12
  
  Sentinel High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)12
  
  2,099
Local Transportation

66
- Walkability score9
  
  46
- Bikeability score9
  
  60
- Transit score9
  
  34
- Commute via public transit16
  
  2.8 %
- Commute via walking16
  
  7.0 %
- Commutes via driving solo16
  
  70.1 %
- Commute time (avg)16
  
  16.2 minutes
Taxes

64
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax15
  
  4.5 % (for median earners)
- State income tax15
  
  5.7 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax
  
  0.0 %
- State sales tax19
  
  0.0 %
- Property tax20
  
  0.8 %
- Vehicle tax20
  
  1.3 %
Travel Connectivity

49
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  0
Healthcare

47
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  2
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  4.5 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  1
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  50.0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  1.4 miles from city center
Climate

47
- Sunny days3
  
  54 days
- Rainy days10
  
  124 days
- Hot days10
  
  23 days
- Cold days10
  
  179 days
- Average humidity10
  
  64 %
- Average wind speed10
  
  5 mph
- Annual snowfall10
  
  46 inches
- Temperature in January10
  
  26 °F
- Temperature in July10
  
  69 °F
- Wildfire risk22
  
  High
- Hurricane risk22
  
  None
- Tornado risk22
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk22
  
  Medium
- Flood risk22
  
  Medium
Attractions

46
- Restaurants8
  
  78.2 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  115.2 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  135.8 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  0.0 per 100,000 households
- Music venues17
  
  9
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses18
  
  12
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos21
  
  48
Economy

45
- Income6
  
  $23,430
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $36,773
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  8.0 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  26.4 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  1.4 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  10.3 %
- Employment rate16
  
  95.2 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  39.7 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)16
  
  5.1 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)16
  
  19.4 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  1.8 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  10.3 %
Safety

36
- Property crimes1
  
  4,881.8 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  461.7 per 100,000 residents
Home Pricing

32
- Median home value5
  
  $351,737
- Median home value (sq ft)11
  
  $436
- Median rent price11
  
  $1,450
Diversity

30
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  88.6 %
- Black7
  
  0.6 %
- Asian7
  
  1.9 %
- Hispanic7
  
  3.4 %
Outdoor Activities

21
- Beaches
  
  0
- Parks14
  
  9
- Ski resorts
  
  1
Internet Connectivity

15
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband23
  
  77.9 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband23
  
  70.7 %
- Average download speed23
  
  36 mpbs
- Households with broadband24
  
  85.4 %

Missoula's under 5 year old population grew by 16% since 2010, making it one of the fastest growing cities for that segment in the United States where the average growth rate is 1%

Age

32.7

Median Age7

10.3

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Missoula residents are mostly white and the city is slowly becoming less diverse as the white community has grown by 6.0% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 27.9%

Race

86.3

Montana Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Missoula's high elevation of 3,209 feet leads to regularly cold weather and little rainfall. The temperature drops to 32°F or below 179 days per year with 14 inches of annual rainfall

Weather

Chance of Rain10

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature35

The average home value in Missoula increased by 41% since 2010 which is 2% lower than the national average and 0% lower than the state average

Rent

1,450

Monthly Average11

Renters36

Average Home Value5

Missoula is a slightly high tax location with no sales tax and property tax 25% lower than the national average, but income tax 50% higher than the national average.

Other

0.84

Property Tax20

0.0

Sales Tax19

1.25

Vehicle Tax20

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)37

Missoula has a high employment rate of 95% which is 2% higher than the national average. The largest employers are St. Patrick Hospital Health Sci Cent and Watkins & Shepard Trucking

Income

26.4

<$25,0006

8.0

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry16

Missoula is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results38

Representatives

Mayor27	John Engen Democratic
House of Representative27	Greg Gianforte Republican

The nearest 5-star hospital, St. Patrick Hospital, is 1.4 miles from the center of Missoula, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Montana Health Care System, is 91.6 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance/University of Washington Medical Center, is 394.2 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical28	Yes
Decriminalized28	No

In Montana, 65.0% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, but gun ownership has marginally increased from 2000 when 64.6% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks29

Permit to Purchase Law29

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#8	2019 Best Small Cities by Thrillist30
#40	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub31

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
10	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
11	United States Home Prices & Home Values
12	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Parks \| Yelp
15	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
16	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
17	Music Venues \| Yelp
18	Golf Courses \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
21	Casinos \| Yelp
22	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
23	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
24	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
25	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
26	Zippia, The Career Expert
27	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
28	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
29	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
30	2019 Best Small Cities \| Thrillist
31	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
32	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
33	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
34	Normal Precipitation, Inches
35	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
36	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
37	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
38	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Missoula, MT

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