What are the schools like in Kila, MT?

Kila is served primarily by Kila Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Kila?

The median household income in Kila, MT is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Kila, MT?

Kila has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Kila, MT affordable or expensive?

Kila's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kila is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $288,000 and the median rent is $957 per month.

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

Kila has a violent crime rate of 330.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1629.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kila, MT a Good Place to Live?

Kila is a small town of 440 in Montana, with a median household income of N/A and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Kila stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Kila 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: 95.0

Kila's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kila costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kila, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$288,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$957	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Kila's violent crime rate is 330.4 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

330.4 /100k

Property Crime

1629.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kila is served primarily by Kila Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kila, MT	National Avg
School District	Kila Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kila sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 82.2°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 54.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kila, MT
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	82.2°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	54.4"

Demographics

Metric	Kila, MT	National Avg
Population	440	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Batavia, MT 5 mi Kalispell, MT 10 mi Marion, MT 10 mi Forest Hill Village, MT 10 mi Rhodes, MT 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Kila

Kila, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59920

Kila vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kila, MT affordable or expensive?

Kila's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kila roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $288,000 and median rent is $957/month.

What is the crime rate in Kila, MT?

Kila's violent crime rate is 330.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1629.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kila?

Public schools in Kila are operated by Kila Elem. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 47.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kila, MT a good place to live?

Kila, MT has a population of 440, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Kila?

Kila averages 31.0°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 54.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kila?

Kila, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59920.

What is the population of Kila?

The population of Kila, Montana is 440 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kila?

Key numbers for living in Kila: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $288,000, median household income N/A, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kila side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.