What are the schools like in Kalispell, MT?

Kalispell is served primarily by Kalispell Elem. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Kalispell?

The median household income in Kalispell, MT is $57,123 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Kalispell, MT?

Kalispell has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.4 inches.

Kalispell, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kalispell, MT affordable or expensive?

Kalispell's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kalispell is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $340,700 and the median rent is $952 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kalispell, MT?

Kalispell has a violent crime rate of 292.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2226.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kalispell, MT a Good Place to Live?

Kalispell is a small city of 25,473 in Montana, with a median household income of $57,123 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Kalispell stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kalispell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kalispell city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.8

Kalispell's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kalispell costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kalispell, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$340,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$952	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,123	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Kalispell's violent crime rate is 292.9 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

292.9 /100k

Property Crime

2226.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kalispell is served primarily by Kalispell Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Kalispell, MT	National Avg
School District	Kalispell Elem	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kalispell sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 82.2°F in July, with 16.8 inches of annual precipitation and 54.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kalispell, MT
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	82.2°F
Annual Precipitation	16.8"
Annual Snowfall	54.4"

Demographics

Metric	Kalispell, MT	National Avg
Population	25,473	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Evergreen, MT 3 mi Batavia, MT 5 mi Helena Flats, MT 6 mi Forest Hill Village, MT 7 mi Rhodes, MT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Kalispell

Kalispell, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59901

Kalispell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalispell, MT affordable or expensive?

Kalispell's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kalispell roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $340,700 and median rent is $952/month.

What is the crime rate in Kalispell, MT?

Kalispell's violent crime rate is 292.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2226.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kalispell?

Public schools in Kalispell are operated by Kalispell Elem. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kalispell, MT a good place to live?

Kalispell, MT has a population of 25,473, a median household income of $57,123, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kalispell?

Kalispell averages 31.0°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.8 inches with about 54.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kalispell?

Kalispell, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59901.

What is the population of Kalispell?

The population of Kalispell, Montana is 25,473 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kalispell?

Key numbers for living in Kalispell: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $340,700, median household income $57,123, crime index 89 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kalispell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.