West Kootenai is a small town of 189 in Montana, with a median household income of $63,000
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Strengths:
West Kootenai's profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Kootenai is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Kootenai city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the West Kootenai metro area.
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West Kootenai, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
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$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
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$1,163
Homeownership Rate
45.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Kootenai's violent crime rate is 150.2 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.2 /100k
Property Crime
345.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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West Kootenai, MT
National Avg
School District
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Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Kootenai sees average highs of 32.3°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 15.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.1 inches of snow per year.
West Kootenai has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $63,000.
West Kootenai's violent crime rate is 150.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 345.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
West Kootenai, MT has a population of 189, a median household income of $63,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Kootenai averages 32.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.0 inches
with about 35.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Kootenai, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59930.
The population of West Kootenai, Montana is 189 with a median age of 51.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Kootenai: median home N/A, median household income $63,000, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Kootenai side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.