Columbia Falls, Montana

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  1. Overview - Life In Columbia Falls
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Columbia Falls
  3. Crime In Columbia Falls
  4. Cost of Living In Columbia Falls
  5. Gender In Columbia Falls
  6. Household Income For Columbia Falls
  7. Education In Columbia Falls
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Columbia Falls
About Columbia Falls, Montana
Is Columbia Falls, Montana a good place to live?
Columbia Falls is a city in Montana state in USA with a population of 5651 residents.. The poverty rate of Columbia Falls is 10.3%, which is 26% lower than national average. The typical household in Columbia Falls earns $48427 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 52.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Columbia Falls, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Columbia Falls remained 5.3%, which is 13% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Columbia Falls, only 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 36% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Columbia Falls is 95, which is 5% lower than national average. Median home value in Columbia Falls is $218100 , which is 5% lower than national average. While median income in Columbia Falls remained $48427, which is 28% lower than national average.
Population
5651
Unemployment
5.3%
13% NAT AVG.
Poverty
10.3%
26% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$218100
5% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$48427
28% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$785
32% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
95
5% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 10
Unemployed People
1 in 19
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 21
People Earning < $50,000
52.3%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.6
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing80%

Affordability60%

Safety60%

Amenities85%

Diversity40%

Education80%

Commute85%

Is Columbia Falls, Montana safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Columbia Falls, Montana is 27% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Columbia Falls is 23% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Columbia Falls is 28% lower than national average. You have 1 in 314 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 66 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
103
Violent : 18
Property : 85
Total Crime
27% NAT. AVG.
34% STATE AVG.
1710.1 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
23% NAT. AVG.
36% STATE AVG.
298.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
28% NAT. AVG.
33% STATE AVG.
1411.3 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Columbia Falls
Violent crime
1 in 314
Property crime
1 in 66
Robbery
1 in 5651
Burglary
1 in 1130
Assault
1 in 404
Car Theft
1 in 706
Columbia Falls : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Montana 20 19 20 19 16
In USA 1708 1761 1973 1595 1238
Columbia Falls : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Montana 20 7 12 21 16
In USA 1073 330 966 942 761

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Columbia Falls
Montana
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 18 298.9 469.84 387.8
Murder 0 0 5 6.5
Robbery 1 16.6 25.82 73.9
Assault 14 232.4 383.68 279.7
Rape 3 49.9 55.34 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Columbia Falls
 Montana
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 85 1411.3 2120.81 1,958.2
Burglary 5 83 270.13 314.2
Larceny 72 1195.4 1603.03 1,398
Car Theft 8 132.8 247.65 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Columbia Falls Montana National Avg.
Services 94 99 100
Groceries 100 99 100
Health 104 100 100
Housing 88 100 100
Transportation 94 94 100
Utilities 86 87 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Columbia Falls Montana Country
Female 52.2% 49.7% 50.8%
Male 47.8% 50.3% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Columbia Falls Montana Country
Less than $10,000 4.8% 5.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.1% 4.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.6% 9.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 10.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.3% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 19.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.6% 13.8% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 5.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 4.6% 8.3%
Education


Education Columbia Falls Montana Country
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 7.0%
High School or GED 32% 28% 27.0%
Other College 26% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Columbia Falls Montana Country
White 95.7% 85.6% 60.1%
African American 0% 0.5% 12.2%
American Indian 1.1% 5.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1% 3.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.8% 3.9% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity