Bigfork, Montana

Quick Statistics

Bigfork is a community in Flathead County, Montana, home to about 5,565 people spread across 31.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $38,825 a year, and a typical home is worth about $674,600. About 58.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 30 percent over the past decade.

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5,565
Total Population
▲ up 30% since 2012
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31.25 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$38,825
Median Personal Income
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$674,600
Median Home Value
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58.1%
College Educated
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88.9%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 11.2 points since 2010
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Among the Montana towns GeoStat tracks, Bigfork ranks number 24 of 475 in population, number 79 in median household income, number 22 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Bigfork typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 20°F. The area sees roughly 51 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Bigfork
# Town Distance Population
1.Woods Bay, MT4.9 mi.835
2.Somers, MT8.2 mi.1,280
3.Lakeside, MT9.4 mi.2,386
4.Forest Hill Village, MT9.8 mi.315
5.Bear Dance, MT12.6 mi.220
6.Rollins, MT13.6 mi.115
7.Evergreen, MT14.2 mi.9,611
8.Kalispell, MT15.5 mi.28,504
Frequently Asked Questions About Bigfork

What is the population of Bigfork, Montana?
Bigfork has a population of about 5,565 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Bigfork, Montana in?
Bigfork is located in Flathead County, Montana.

What is the median home value in Bigfork, Montana?
The median home value in Bigfork is about $674,600, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Bigfork, Montana?
The median personal income in Bigfork is about $38,825 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Bigfork, Montana?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Flathead County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Bigfork, Montana?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 20 degrees, with around 51 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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