Whitefish, Montana
Quick Statistics
Whitefish is a community in Flathead County, Montana, home to about 8,749 people spread across 7.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,395 a year, and a typical home is worth about $684,300. About 63.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 38 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Montana towns GeoStat tracks, Whitefish ranks number 14 of 475 in population, number 116 in median household income, number 20 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Whitefish 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.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Columbia Falls, MT | 8.5 mi. | 5,615 |
| 2. | Helena Flats, MT | 12.1 mi. | 857 |
| 3. | Olney, MT | 12.7 mi. | 158 |
| 4. | Hungry Horse, MT | 13.5 mi. | 679 |
| 5. | Coram, MT | 13.8 mi. | 452 |
| 6. | Evergreen, MT | 14.9 mi. | 9,611 |
| 7. | Martin City, MT | 14.9 mi. | 342 |
| 8. | Kalispell, MT | 15.4 mi. | 28,504 |
What is the population of Whitefish, Montana?
Whitefish has a population of about 8,749 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Whitefish, Montana in?
Whitefish is located in Flathead County, Montana.
What is the median home value in Whitefish, Montana?
The median home value in Whitefish is about $684,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Whitefish, Montana?
The median personal income in Whitefish is about $44,395 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Whitefish, 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 Whitefish, 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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