Flathead County, MT

County in Montana, West · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Flathead County, MT is a county in Montana with a population of 116,491 (558th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 243rd of 2,916), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (367th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (589th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,982nd of 3,092).

Population
116.5K
558th highest of 3,094
Density
22.9
2,102nd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
11.1%
217th highest of 3,094
Area
5,087
75th highest of 3,094
Region
West
Montana

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year69
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 49th of 3,050
  2. Adults with Diabetes (%)7.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 46th of 2,916
  3. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)18.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 99th of 2,916
  4. Adults with Obesity (%)30.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 243rd of 2,916
  5. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)32.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 339th of 3,094
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)37.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    367th of 3,094
  7. Adults Who Smoke (%)12.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 430th of 2,916
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)91.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    589th of 3,094
  9. Average Commute (Minutes)19.6
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    607th of 3,094
  10. Poverty Rate (%)9.32%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    646th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)67.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,818th of 2,916
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$535,500
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,982nd of 3,092
  3. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)22.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,803rd of 2,916
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year9,014
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,936th of 3,050
  5. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,142
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,452nd of 3,090
  6. Adults with Depression (%)25.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,748th of 2,916
  7. Median Income$73,925
    Poorest Counties
    921st of 2,000
  8. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,017th of 2,916
  9. Median Household Income$73,925
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    921st of 3,093
  10. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)17.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 665th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (66), weakest Economics (60). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 18 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Lewis and Clark County, MT87% similar
  2. Ravalli County, MT85% similar
    Compared on 15 of 18
  3. Jefferson County, MT84% similar
    Compared on 14 of 18
  4. Montezuma County, CO84% similar
    Compared on 13 of 18
  5. Becker County, MN83% similar
    Compared on 14 of 18

Quick answers

What is the population of Flathead County, MT?
Flathead County, MT has a population of 116,491, 558th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Flathead County, MT rank best at?
Among US counties, Flathead County, MT ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 243rd of 2,916); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (367th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (589th of 3,094).
Where does Flathead County, MT rank worst?
Flathead County, MT ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,982nd of 3,092).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Flathead County, MT?
Rankodex ranks Flathead County, MT on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics