What are the schools like in Lolo, MT?

Lolo is served primarily by Lolo Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Lolo?

The median household income in Lolo, MT is $69,035 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Lolo, MT?

Lolo has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Lolo, MT affordable or expensive?

Lolo's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lolo is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $332,500 and the median rent is $884 per month.

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

Lolo has a violent crime rate of 500.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2703.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lolo, MT a Good Place to Live?

Lolo is a small town of 4,573 in Montana, with a median household income of $69,035 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

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

All Lolo 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: 93.1

Lolo's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lolo costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lolo, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$332,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$884	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,035	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lolo's violent crime rate is 500.8 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

500.8 /100k

Property Crime

2703.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lolo is served primarily by Lolo Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lolo, MT	National Avg
School District	Lolo Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lolo sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 15.4 inches of annual precipitation and 43.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lolo, MT
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	15.4"
Annual Snowfall	43.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lolo, MT	National Avg
Population	4,573	—
Median Age	31.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	8.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orchard Homes, MT 6 mi Carlton, MT 6 mi Missoula, MT 8 mi Florence, MT 10 mi East Missoula, MT 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Lolo

Lolo, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59847

Lolo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lolo, MT affordable or expensive?

Lolo's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lolo roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $332,500 and median rent is $884/month.

What is the crime rate in Lolo, MT?

Lolo's violent crime rate is 500.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2703.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lolo?

Public schools in Lolo are operated by Lolo Elem. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lolo, MT a good place to live?

Lolo, MT has a population of 4,573, a median household income of $69,035, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Lolo?

Lolo averages 31.6°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.4 inches with about 43.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lolo?

Lolo, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59847.

What is the population of Lolo?

The population of Lolo, Montana is 4,573 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lolo?

Key numbers for living in Lolo: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $332,500, median household income $69,035, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lolo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.