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Lolo, MT — ZIP 59847

Population: 6,015 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59847 (Lolo, MT) is $554,045 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $675,000 after a median 193 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$554,045

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

193

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$554,045
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+23.2%
10-year appreciation
+110.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$556,505
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$675,000
Median price per sqft
$179
Median days on market
193 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
37
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,239/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,547/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,012/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,321/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Lolo Elem, Woodman Elem
Schools include
Lolo Elementary, Lolo Middle School, Woodman School, Woodman 7-8

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smurfit-Stone Mill (21.5 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
156
Days with Moderate air quality
200
Highest AQI recorded (year)
134

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,123
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,800

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Petty Creek Mountain Ranch Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+181 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
6.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,227
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,089
Average weekly wage
$1,074
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
380

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 59847State medianUS median
Median home value$554,045$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$675,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market193 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,227$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 59847?
$554,045.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59847?
$675,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59847?
Median days on market: 193 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59847?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,547/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59847?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, landslide.
Is ZIP 59847 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59847?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59847?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59847?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59847?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 59847 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59847?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59847?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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