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Columbia falls, MT

Columbia falls, MT.

Population: 15,752 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Columbia falls, MT is $615,673 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $668,000 after a median 102 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,642/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$615,673

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$615,673
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+141.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$631,376
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
$668,000
Median list price
$829,000
Median price per sqft
$368
1-year sale-price change
+4.8%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
103
Active listings
86
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,642/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Columbia Falls Elem, Columbia Falls H S, Deer Park Elem
Schools include
Columbia Falls Jr HS, Glacier Gateway Elem, Ruder Elementary, Columbia Falls High Schl, Deer Park School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Anaconda Aluminum Co Columbia Falls Reduction Plant (1.8 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.7 in
Annual snowfall
56.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
160

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,746
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,207

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Glacier National Park (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Whitefish Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
LOGAN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, LOGAN HEALTH - WHITEFISH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+985 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
17.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,705
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
53.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,381
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
198

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

How it compares

Columbia fallsState medianUS median
Median home value$615,673$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$668,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days110 days51 days
Typical rent$1,642/mo$1,505/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,705$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 Columbia falls, MT?
$615,673.
What is the median sale price in Columbia falls, MT?
$668,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Columbia falls, MT?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Columbia falls, MT?
Typical rent: $1,642/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Columbia falls, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, iceStorm.
Is Columbia falls, MT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Columbia falls, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Columbia falls, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Columbia falls, MT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Anaconda Aluminum Co Columbia Falls Reduction Plant, 1.8 mi.
How many schools serve Columbia falls, MT?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Columbia falls, MT walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Columbia falls, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Columbia falls, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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